“Looks like you really don’t know about this. You’re not the only one who thinks she’s gone mad. I do too.” Paulson sighed and spoke, “More than her superior, I was also her uncle who brought her up. Her father and I have known each other for decades–we’re best friends.
“But I’ve never seen her make such a huge gamble before.”
Paulson looked at Jasper intently and continued. “That’s why I want to know what you plan on doing next.”
Jasper immediately quelled the flames within him. After a short moment of thought, he came up with a response.
“Mr. Paulson, I would like Colossal Investments to immediately end all investigations on Celine, and make William, the President of Terra regional branch, pay instead. Otherwise, Sena will unilaterally apply to the Nasdaq Review Committee and decline on going public.”
When he heard this, Paulson’s expression darkened.
He looked at Jasper and spoke angrily, “That isn’t a very smart decision, Laine. Are you threatening me? You have to know that doing so will put Colossal in a very embarrassing position. Sena will also lose a great chance to go public and you will have to repay those who had already bought shares through the pre-IPO allocation. You’ll also have to repay Colossal for a breach of contract!
“I’m sure a smart businessman would not make such a bad deal.”
Jasper replied calmly, “President Paulson, I am indeed a businessman, but more than that, I am a man. While every businessman does indeed weigh the pros and cons before every decision, a man does not care too much about such things when making a decision.”
Paulson heard the change in how Jasper was referring to himself and stared at the other party seriously. “Is that your final decision?”
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