Vita’s heart skipped a beat at the number.
He lowered his voice and asked, “Tell me the truth, Jasper. Are you using this money for business operations or other purposes?”
Jasper replied with a smile, “Other purposes of course.”
The two had a tacit understanding that this ‘other purposes’ meant Jasper was taking this money for investment.
Vita’s suspicion was confirmed and he said, “Then I’ll be frank with you too, Jasper. For such a huge sum of funds, the headquarters will definitely supervise you.”
“So if you’re going to use the money for other purposes, then you have to deal with it carefully. I can have your back here, so this 4 billion shouldn’t be a problem.”
Then Vita was afraid that Jasper would misunderstand him, so he explained. “After all, this isn’t a few hundred thousand or a few million Somer Dollar loan that ordinary people apply for. The bank wouldn’t care even if a majority of people took their loans for investment since the loans are all mortgaged.”
“But a group of people will lose their jobs if a problem arises with a loan worth a few billion Somer Dollars. So no one’s willing to take this risk.”
Jasper smiled. “I understand. Don’t worry, I just want 4 billion.”
“Alright, then. Come over later to go through the procedures, the money will be transferred within three days,” Vita said.
Jasper ended the call, energized.
With this 4 billion added to the original 2.9 billion, Jasper had almost 7 billion Somer Dollars on hand now. Jasper gave it some thought before he dialed another number.
“Yo. Does Mr. Laine finally have time to think of me?”
John laughed out loud on the other end of the line.
“There’s something I need your help with John.”
Jasper went straight to the point.
If Vita was someone close enough to forgo unnecessary pleasantries, then John could be considered Jasper’s confidant. There was no need for any small talk or flattering comments.
Unsurprisingly, John’s demeanor immediately fell stern, and took back his mischievous smile to reply seriously, “Shoot.”
This one word reply was much more reliable than any promise.
Jasper smiled. “There’s no need to be so serious. It’s not too big of a deal. I just need a 3 billion Somer Dollar loan. I’ll use the ownership over the entire Southface River project as collateral, with Schuler Group as a joint guarantor.”
John was stunned. “Your company is the most outstanding asset there is and there should be no problem at all with the Schuler Group as your guarantor. Forget 3 billion, you can apply for 10 billion and it’ll still go through.”
Jasper told him directly, “I’m taking this money for investment. And I need it done within 3 days. I’ve also taken 4 billion from Vita.”
John sucked in a cold breath when he heard Jasper’s request. “Are you preparing for a global financial battle?”
What John believed was a joke was actually the truth.
“Just tell me if it’s possible or not.” Jasper did not explain further to him.
John gave it some thought before he replied, “It’s possible. It’s just that three days might be a little tight. How about this, send someone over to the provincial branch right now and I’ll apply it for you myself. There shouldn’t be too big of an issue using special procedures for special cases. I’ll have your back for this 3 billion.”
“Nice. I’ll treat you to dinner afterward.”
“Don’t give me this bullsh*t. Just be careful with the money. I’ll be the first to lose my job if anything goes wrong.”
“Since when have I failed in terms of investment?”
“Haha. Just have someone come and get the procedures done now.”
Jasper put the phone down and smiled at Wendy. “It’s done. A total loan of 7 billion, coupled with the 2.9 billion we have at hand. That’s around 10 billion Somer Dollars, this should really be enough this time.”
Yet Wendy could not find it in herself to feel happy.
