In such a special and critical period, it was self-evident that the core executives of such a significant bank would come to him.
“When shall we meet?” Jasper did not hesitate and immediately agreed.
This meeting represented the first contact between the higher-ups and a civil representative, so naturally, he would not miss it.
He had known long since known in his heart that the higher-ups could not just sit idly during such a big event. However, Jasper was worried because they had not said anything until now. He was worried because he had no idea what the big shots at Swallow Capital were thinking about.
If Swallow Capital had plans, he should have at least talked to a representative of the private capital. They should at least have a communication channel. Now, this communication channel had finally appeared in front of Jasper.
This entity was more important than anyone Jasper had met before.
Adele smiled and said, “He is in Suesville now. He’s here for a meeting today and will leave tomorrow. I originally planned to schedule the meeting for tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Since Mr. Laine is here by coincidence, why don’t you meet him tonight?”
Jasper smiled and nodded. He said, “Thank you, Miss Brown.”
Under Adele’s arrangement, half an hour later, Jasper met Tony Pratt, the secretary of the president of SBS Bank, in a four-star hotel.
Although he was appointed as the secretary, the man was more like the official secretary-general. After all, Tony was one of the core senior executives of SBS Bank. Despite being at the bottom of the hierarchy, this position was not any lower than the chief executive of Southeast Province.
After taking Jasper to the location, Adele did not go upstairs, nor did she leave. Instead, she said that she would wait downstairs until after Jasper and Tony were done.
This obviously meant that she had something to tell Jasper. Jasper did not refuse this suggestion. After agreeing wilh Adele, he went upstairs to meet Tony.
Tony was a middle-aged man in his fifties. He was of average height, while his weight and looks were average as well.
However, if a man was in a high-ranking position, he would naturally have an extraordinary charm to him. Tony was just like this.
If he was able to get to this position at his age, it must have meant that he was a very talented man.
After Tony walked out of the room, he started laughing before he approached Jasper. He reached out his hand from afar and said to Jasper, “Mr. Laine, even though we’ve never officially met, we’re like soul brothers now.”
Jasper had the same smile on his face as he gripped Tony’s hand. He said, “Mr. Pratt, I’m so glad to meet you. It’s such an honor. ”
Tony laughed and said, “Mr. Laine, you’re someone who we should have studied and based our speculations on when it came to the early days of the domestic futures market and the international crude oil market.
“The market rescue in Harbor City was particularly amazing. When the Securities Regulatory Commission and I were communicating with a few old colleagues from the financial department, we were shocked when we talked about Mr. Laine who was not even in his 30s. All of your achievements are extremely impressive.”
Jasper replied hurriedly and modestly, “Mr. Pratt, you speak too highly of me. Those are just small achievements and are nothing to boast about.”
Tony laughed.
Jasper and Tony lauded each other’s accomplishments and walked into the reception room prepared by the hotel as they spoke.
“Mr. Laine, we don’ t have much time, so let’s hurry up and get straight into the topic.”
After sitting down, Tony said directly.
Jasper nodded and said, “Mr. Pratt, please go ahead. I’m all ears.”
Tony waved his hand and said with a grin, “You don’t need to be so courteous with me. You’re much more renowned than me right now.”
After some chit-chatting, Tony’s smile faded and he said slowly, “Actually, I asked to see you so I can send you this message from the higher-ups. After that, I’ll get your opinion, and then I’ll pass it back to them.”
“As for the current situation, the higher-ups have been paying attention to it this whole time. In fact, from as early as when you first entered the market, risk reports were already being compiled by the relevant departments.”
“Now, what I need to tell you is that first of all, the attitude from above is very clear!”
“We will not allow anyone in Somerland to be bullied, not to mention that this entire situation is on the premise of protecting the domestic economy!”
When Tony said this, he glanced at Jasper with admiration and continued, “This statement was given by one of the big bosses. This statement alone can be said to determine your potential. Such a thing is extremely rare, let alone for someone as young as yourself, Mr. Laine. Your future is boundless.”
Jasper waved his hand and said with a smile, “If I am not wrong, there must still be something behind this, right?”
Tony nodded, his smile disappeared, and he said solemnly, “In the current situation, the influence of external factors exists all the time. Hence, the higher-ups need to consider this matter comprehensively. They can’t lose their propriety because of the gains and losses of one person.”
