There was a large office with an area of about 850 square feet on the top floor of the International Commerce Center.
Leo stood straight in front of the huge French window with his hands clasped behind his back, overlooking the whole city.
"Mr. Cohen, I've finished what you asked me to do." Suddenly, a rotund figure rushed over to him with a smile. It was Justin.
"Peter is out of office, so Eugene Hammond, the vice president, is in charge. As of now, Caroline, Rebecca, Samuel, and Patricia have all been demoted. Their monthly salary will be capped at 1,000 dollars each," Justin reported.
After a pause, he asked with a bigger smile, "Mr. Cohen, how do you think?"
"Mm, well done." Leo nodded slightly.
Justin immediately grinned like a kid in a candy shop.
He said cautiously after a moment, "Mr. Cohen, there is something I don't know if I should say..."
Leo turned around and looked at him in surprise.
Justin had an embarrassed look on his face, opened and shut his mouth. It was obvious that he had a favor to ask.
"Go ahead, what's the matter?" Leo smiled and patted him on the shoulder.
"Really?" Justin felt flattered but was still a little hesitant.
"Yes." Leo gave him an encouraging look.
Justin finally spatted it out. "Well, Mr. Cohen, you see, I have some money. But what do businessmen want? Social status. Only with status can we make more money."
Leo agreed with a nod.
Justin continued, "It's just that I heard that you know Alan Russell, the richest person in Emerdale?"
"We've met a few times," said Leo.
"That's great!" Justin clapped his hands excitedly and said, "The next time you see Mr. Russell, can you recommend me to their Kingston Chamber of Commerce?"
Leo laughed immediately and said, "You want to join the Kingston Chamber of Commerce?"
"Yeah." Justin nodded and said feverishly, "It's the dream for all the businessmen in Sallton and Winham to join the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. It’s membership is also an admission ticket to the inner business circle of Winbury. I don't want to be holed up in Emerdale for the rest of my life; I want to expand my spectrum to the whole country, maybe even around the world."
Leo nodded gladly and only said one word, "Okay."
"Really?" Justin's tone turned urgent. "I've also heard recently that the head of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce is coming to Emerdale. All the eligible business tycoons of the city are secretly using their connections and trying to meet him. I'm wondering if you could refer me to him?"
Leo smiled faintly, thinking, "The head of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce was sent here by Commerce Maestro to assist me. It's as easy as winking for me to get a person in."
However, he only replied carelessly, "Julton Pharmaceutical is going to be kicked out of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. It just so happens that you can fill their spot."
Justin was stunned and asked curiously, "Who said Julton Pharmaceutical was going to be kicked out?"
Leo stopped talking, although the smile on his face became wider.
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