Jasper‘s tone was calm, but it was filled with a lot of confidence.
Zachary’s expression was solemn.
After some time, Zachary finally asked, “How much funds do you need from the Law family?”
“At least 5 billion, but with no upper limit.”
Jasper’s reply had Zachary’s brow jumping again. According to what Jasper said before about amounting a total of 20 billion with Lord Alvarado and the little prince’s input, another 5 billion meant that Jasper would have 25 billion to use.
25 billion in the year 2001.
That was enough to win an economic war of an underdeveloped country!
Even in the future, when Internet companies would have valuations of tens and hundreds of billions, only people who truly worked in the industry knew that market evaluations were much more exaggerated than they ought to be.
This market value was only a number to scam retail investors of their money. Not to mention that this 25 billion now was physical money.
There were no companies or people in the world now who could take out such a large amount.
“I can give you 7 billion.” Zachary clenched his jaw as his eyes shone with a sharp glint.
Harbor City’s economy might be flourishing, but it had already shown signs of weakening.
For no other reason than the fact that Harbor City was too small and there were no more resources to continue developing.
This was also why the four richest families, lead by the Law family, were planning to further development in the mainlands. This was even though the most renowned families had long since diversified their investments to areas like Southeast Terra and the Golden Peninsula.
However, Harbor City was still where their most important roots laid, and the moment Harbor City loses all potential for future development, then the Law family would start heading on a downward trend.
There had already been signs of limited potential.
In the face of such an opportunity, Zachary chose to risk it and trust Jasper.
This 7 billion worth of cash was the maximum amount the Law family could take out without affecting the daily operations of their properties.
After all, the Law family had still yet to recover from the fallout of the stock crisis. Had Jasper not helped the Law family earn a huge amount from the bursting of the dot-com bubble back then, the Law family might not even be able to take 7 billion out.
However, looking at the bigger picture, even if Jasper failed this time, the Law family still had their roots to fall back on.
“Uncle Law, victory is ours.”
Jasper told Zachary sincerely.
The Law family had a total asset of almost a hundred billion, but Jasper understood that total assets and liquid were different things.
Just like how Jasper would not sell JW Company to gather funds, the Law family would not liquidate their core properties.
This 7 billion had already surpassed Jasper’s expectations.
This was trust that not even ordinary family members could give each other, let alone Jasper and the Law family, who were completely unrelated.
Zachary smiled generously and said, “I trust you. If you think you can do it, then I have no reason not to make use of this opportunity.”
“Uncle Law, there’s one more thing.”
Jasper proceeded to tell Zachary about Fabian’s control over Penelope.
“Fabian’s setup is more detailed and deeper than I thought. I don’t know how many backup plans he has waiting in the dark.”
Zachary turned solemn again when he heard this and asked, “Do you need the Law family to step out?”
Jasper shook his head and replied, “The situation in Harbor City isn’t stable right now. Even if the Atticus family isn’t part of the four richest families, it’s not any weaker than the four. We’re about to do something huge and it would be unwise to involve the entire family at such a time.”
