“World Financial Center?”
Jasper was stunned for a moment when h e heard her.
He had almost forgotten about the World Financial Center.
All it took was one look at his expression and Wendy immediately knew what he was thinking.
“We invested a few billion into that center! You can’t possibly have forgotten about it, can you?!” Wendy huffed at Jasper in exasperation.
“I would never.”
Jasper did not know whether to laugh or feel embarrassed as he quickly explained, “It’s just that it’s been a while since I had t o worry about it, so I was shocked to hear that its construction has been finished.”
“Construction for the center’s structure had already been completed two months back, and the building already passed its acceptance testing and had its official topping-out ceremony last month. They’ve been carrying out internal renovation these days, and at this current rate of progress, we should be able to officially use the building soon,” Wendy replied begrudgingly.
Jasper’s gaze lit up. “That’s good, then. Hopefully, it’ll be done by the time we’ve reshuffled the company so we can move the headquarters to the World Financial Center.”
Wendy spoke up, “Actually, there’s been a few hotels and large-scale groups who came to ask us about our lot selling plans a long time ago. Many companies seem inclined to purchase one of the center’s levels for use.
“But I rejected them temporarily since the center’s construction hadn’t been completed at that time and I assumed that you wouldn’t want to discuss things like that so soon. Now that construction of the World Financial Center is finished, I don’t think we can drag this matter on any longer.”
“Have the marketing and operations
department discuss the terms with these companies then. I’m not planning to sell
any of the lots, but they can choose to sign a long-term lease. Choose only one brand of hotel, and have the departments decide the rest themselves,” Jasper stated.
JW Capital’s World Financial Center was currently the tallest skyscraper in the world. It was a landmark within the country, and it would certainly remain as the tallest skyscraper and landmark in Waterhoof city for another 20 years. Not t o mention that the Center was built on an extremely attractive plot of land. There was no way Jasper would sell such a treasure no matter how much others offered to pay, and he did not need to worry about lacking tenants for rent.
With the economic development of the country, ownership over this property would only appreciate and rent would only increase. In less than twenty years, Jasper would earn enough rent to compensate for the building’s costs and would be making a huge profit from the center.
Even elementary school children would know how to make such an easy decision.
Wendy nodded in acknowledgment.
Dawson was just about to leave for the company by the time they returned home.
“You’re back,” Dawson stated as he stood by the car and watched the two alight the car.
“Are you going to work, Dad? Just leave the business to your employees, don’t overwork yourself,” Wendy approached him to say.
Dawson waved her off with a smile. “I already experienced the retired life some time ago, but relaxing didn’t quite sit right with me. I feel better having something to do.”
“Alright. You’ve just returned, so go rest first. I’ll get going.’
Watching Dawson get in the car and leave, Jasper leaned over to whisper in Wendy’s ear, “How about we find a partner for your dad?”
Wendy jumped in a start and glared at Jasper, huffing irritably, “What kind of nonsense is that?”
Jasper shrugged and replied, “Don’t you feel that your dad’s too lonely? I don’t think loneliness is good for an elder’s overall wellbeing. ۱۱
“Stop with that nonsense. As if he’d agree to that,” Wendy rebutted.
“You’re about to get married, and yet you’re against the idea of a step-mom?” Jasper joked.
Wendy bit her lip and harrumphed at Jasper. “Who said I was getting married? I’m not getting married to anyone! I’m spending my life with my dad!”
“Even more reason for me to find a partner for your dad, then. That way I’ll have his daughter all to myself.” Jasper laughed aloud.
Despite this being a joke, Jasper still made a mental note of it.
Should he have the chance, he would find a partner for his father-in-law to grow old with. Having someone next to you was always better than being alone.
While Wendy would surely stay by his side forever, the care of a daughter and son-in
-law would never be as attentive as a romantic partner.
However, Dawson was not just any random person. Ignoring his relationship with JW Capital, Schuler Corporations itself was a monumental business worth a few billion in the market. With the development of the economy, the rise in the domestic supermarket industry, and JW’s help, Schuler Corporations might just become an enterprise worth tens of billions in the future.
Jasper and Wendy had JW, so they did not care much for such a huge corporation. Dawson himself cared less, as he had told them long ago that Schuler Corporations would belong to them one day.
In truth, Schuler Corporations was currently loaning JW a huge amount of money. As long as Jasper asked, he could take as much cash as he wanted.
Considering this, there was no way Jasper would allow a random stranger to come in and risk destroying the current harmonious relationship.
Thus, Jasper decided he would bear the thought in mind and bide his time.
Jasper had originally planned to spend more time with Wendy before returning t o the company, but an emergency call from Jake disrupted his plans.
Jasper did not have time for a warm farewell before he got into the car and made his way to the command center.
Jake walked over to greet him when he arrived. As they walked toward the command center, Jasper inquired, ” What’s the current situation?”
“Harbor Stocks are plummeting!”
Jake took a deep breath and tried his best t o control the frantic waves of panic. He followed closely after Jasper and reported, “Harbor Stocks started diving the moment the market opened. We’re facing huge pressure from the shorts and there was no warning for this attack at all. The oppression is huge, and it started the moment the market opened.
“Harbor Stocks did not have any time to react at all. They dropped by 800 points right off the bat, and it’s on the way to break the records from the last stock crisis.”
Jasper suddenly stopped walking and turned to ask Jake, “Can Harbor Stock Market itself not counterattack at all?”
Jake smiled wryly and replied, “The desire to fight back is high, but… there just aren’t enough funds for that. The true leading funds have already dried out. All that’s left are small funds fighting for themselves.”
“It’ll be difficult for them to save themselves, let alone rescue the market. The entire market has been put in disarray. Had the Harbor government not reacted quickly and transferred funds to rescue the market, Harbor Stocks would have become the laughing stock of the world by now.”
Jasper did not need to think too hard to know who was behind this attack on Harbor Stocks.
He had to admit, though, that Soros had hit him where it hurt.
Jasper was extremely upset.
Domestic class A shares and futures market had the country’s government and the business federation watching over it, ready to resist any attacks. It may be difficult, but the government and federation should still be able to maintain balance in the domestic shares and markets. Many people would agree that Soros had made a smart decision by attacking Harbor Stocks and break this stalemate.
“Some people are not to be
underestimated.” Jasper sighed.
