Life at The Top novel Chapter 800

This was the second time Jasper saw Franklin and Paulson in Nasdaq Exchange Center.

The two of them reacted to his arrival very differently.

Franklin’s gaze was filled with curiosity and admiration, while Paulson had a tense and expressionless look on his face.

“President Paulson, it seems like I’ve won our bet.”

Jasper went straight to the point as he was not in the mood to deal with Paulson’s temper and the fact that the man thought he was better because he was older and more experienced.

Paulson nodded. “Correct. Sena’s share price is valued at 122 US dollars currently, so you’ve indeed won.”

“And our agreement?” Jasper asked.

“I’ll keep my end of the promise. I’ll hold a meeting with the board of directors tomorrow and fully support Celine in assuming the position of the president of the Terra regional branch, as well as cancel all reviews on her,” Paulson replied curtly.

Jasper was very pleased.

Meanwhile, Celine, who was standing beside them, was stunned.

She knew of Jasper and Paulson’s bet, but she had no idea that Jasper’s condition was her promotion.

President of the Terra regional branch. This was a position she had worked hard for years but could never assume, yet this man had so quietly dealt with it for her!

Celine felt a strong urge as she glanced at Jasper who was beside her.

She wanted to rush over and just pounce on the man!

The urge was tremendous despite it only just appearing and it was almost impossible to suppress.

Celine flushed and her eyes grew moist, almost as though tears were about to fall.

Jasper paid no attention to the change in Celine’s expression.

“Laine, I have to admit that I’ve underestimated you,” Paulson suddenly said.

Jasper smiled softly and replied unaffectedly, “You have your own views, President Paulson, just as I have my own beliefs. No one in this world, including the two of us, can claim that our decision will definitely be the right one. All we can do is try our best to make fewer mistakes and make better decisions.”

A smile finally graced Paulson’s features as he spoke, “The more I talk to you, Laine, the more I admire you. To be honest, I don’t feel as though I’m talking to a young man in his early 20s when I talk to you. You’re experienced and mature. I can’t help but feel like I’m talking to a friend.”

“It’s my pleasure,” Jasper replied, neither overly humble nor arrogant.

Paulson smiled and continued, “To be honest, I’ve been thinking about it… If possible, I’d like to invest in your company.”

Jasper frowned slightly but still chuckled. “Sena is already a company listed on Nasdaq. You’re welcome to invest in us any time, President Paulson.”

Seeing how Jasper was deliberately acting clueless, Paulson cursed internally at the man’s craftiness.

He decided to ask directly, “I mean I hope to invest in your other companies.

“You should know that Colossal Investments is currently the largest investment bank in the industry. We wish to partner with every promising company and I can promise that no matter how many shares we own, Colossal will not interfere with the day-to-day operations of your business.”

Jasper sighed internally at Paulson’s proposal.

As expected, the issue that concerned him the most ended up happening anyway.

With his outstanding capabilities and the fact that his subsidiaries were growing larger and stronger, it was only natural that they would attract attention from other capitalists.

In truth, Colossal’s investment was something more than 90% of the world’s start-up companies wished for.