Suddenly, the crowd surrounding them in hopes of overhearing some gossip was in an uproar upon hearing Jasper’s words.
It had long been public knowledge that the tallest building in the world would be constructed in Waterhoof City.
Many people also knew that the primary backer behind this tower was Jasper.
This was especially true for the people present at this forum conference. Most attendees were from the Teo Chamber of Commerce, excluding the few small fry from the Haddock Chamber of Commerce and the rest of the so-called experts like Perry.
Regardless of identity or stance, none of them were normal civilians.
So many things immediately came to their minds when they heard the news of Waterhoof City’s World Financial Center.
“Mr. Laine, I believe I heard you say something about an issue with the World Financial Tower that’s currently under construction? Would you mind elaborating on that?” A reporter mustered the courage to ask.
Jasper looked over to find that, coincidentally, it was again the reporter from South Somer Commercial Post.
“There’s nothing wrong with the World Financial Center, of course. The construction of the building and its design was approved by the Waterhoof City Design Institute, and was also reviewed in-depth by a team of national experts from Swallow Capital!”
“This is a large project, after all, and while it does mean the world to me, it’s also greatly valued by the government. There’s no way anything could go wrong with it.”
Jasper smiled and glanced at Alban, who had a dark look on his face. Then, Jasper continued, “But Mr. Ball had suddenly pulled out a so-called evaluative report just now and exaggeratedly claimed that there’s an issue with the World Financial Center’s design. This, I don’t understand. So perhaps we should let Mr. Ablan explain it in detail.”
After Jasper was done, everyone, regardless of background, turned to look at Alban intently.
Even a majority of businesspeople from Teo were not informed of this in advance, so they were greatly displeased to hear it from Jasper first.
Meanwhile, the reporters were in an uproar.
“Mr. Alban, could you respond to Mr. Lain’s claim?”
“Mr. Alban, all of the World Financial Center’s procedures are legal and rule-abiding. This is something recognized by the Waterhoof City City Government and Swallow Capital’s Design Institute. Could I ask why you would commission someone else to write up an evaluation on a Tower that has nothing to do with you?”
The question from the South Somer Commercial Post’s reporter caused Alban’s expression to sour immediately.
However, Alban was still a commercial hero who had experienced huge issues before, so after his initial shock, the man immediately recomposed himself.
After clearing his throat, Alban faced countless pairs of eyes and answered calmly.
“No matter what Mr. Laine claims, there is indeed a problem with the World Financial Center. To prove this, I have a professional evaluative report from Harbor City’s best GenAll Architectural Office on hand.”
“Just ask around and you will know of GenAll Architectural Office’s power. Harbor City’s Conference Center and the Amethyst Gold Square were both designed by their team. This office is ranked seven in the world’s top ten architectural and design offices.”
“A professional report from such an office surely has some value.”
“As for the question you asked about why I would commission an evaluation on the World Financial Center even though I’m an outsider… Simple, because it’s going to be one of the many faces of our country in the future!”
“This is the tallest building in the world. It’s going to be closely related to the glory and dignity of all us Somer descents. Mr. Laine won’t be the only one embarrassed if anything goes wrong with this construction, but rather all us Somer descents. We would be made into the laughing stock of the international audience.”
After saying that, Alban sneered and glanced at Jasper. “Mr. Laine, I wonder if you’re satisfied with this reply.”
“Whether it’s a satisfactory reply or not doesn’t matter to me. N o matter how you want to explain yourself, the truth will always remain,” Jasper replied calmly.
Alban harrumphed and glared at Jasper sinisterly, “Mr. Laine, it looks like you’re planning to stay stubbornly wrong until the very end.”
“I don’t need others trying to direct my path, regardless of how right or wrong it is.”
At that, Alban laughed out loud and replied, “Good, you’re courageous. But when it comes to doing business, young man, there are times where you have to take a step back and give in. Stubbornly walking forward will only result in a greater loss.”
With that, Alban turned his head to announce to everyone, “As a man of Somer descent, I have a duty to hand my report over to the Waterhoof City City Government when I realize that something is wrong with our prospective tallest building in the world.
“I believe that the City Government will sincerely consider it and treat the matter seriously. Or at least, pause the construction of the World Financial Center before they reach a clear conclusion.”
“Whether this project can continue will be at the government’s discretion. However, if there’s something wrong with Mr. Laine’s design of JW Real Estates’ most important project, then it poses the question, could there be any other problems with products from his other companies?
“For example… the MP4 and MP5 product that’s currently a hot topic within the country as well as JW Real Estates other projects.”
When he mentioned this, everyone’s expressions changed.
Alban seemed like he was launching a comprehensive attack on Jasper.
The man had managed to involve Jasper’s companies involved in the real estate and electronics industries with just one sentence.
His intentions were malicious!
How was Jasper going to react to that?
Everyone looked at Jasper.
Under the immense pressure, Jasper was unaffected while his expression remained unfazed.
“All of JW’s subsidiaries’ businesses is conducted with a conscience.”
“There will not be an issue with the World Financial Center, nor will its construction be halted. All work will follow its predetermined schedule.”
“As for the other products, everyone here is welcome to supervise. Should there be anything wrong with its quality, please do seek JW Company for compensation as per the relevant regulations. This is something JW promised and something that will certainly be adhered to!”
Jasper’s words were powerful and his voice resounded throughout the conference venue. He had not raised his voice, yet it seemed to have the strange ability to shake people’s hearts.
The people around could not help but feel that Jasper’s words were reliable. It was as if he would never lie about the quality of his products.
Just then, Alban laughed out loud.
“Hahaha. Jasper, you must’ve gone mad. Or perhaps you’re just so baselessly arrogant. “You must be delusional if you think your World Financial Center can continue its construction once I release this report! At the very least, you’ll need to reinvestigate the issue, which will take half or an entire year! Your real estate company will have gone bankrupt by then!”
