Soros’ expression darkened. The mocking tone of this Somer man who was behind most of his failures during his professional career had always been so gentle, yet so vexing.
“Are you happy now, Jasper? Stop now before you go overboard.”
Jasper chuckled. “I haven’t even done half the damage you did to Harbor Stocks. Things are only going to get more interesting from here. Don’t be impatient.”
“You!”
Flames of fury burned within Soros. He wanted to vent it, but there was nothing he could say.
Both parties were frantic now, so a decision could not be reached from a mere conversation. Soros slammed the button to end the call and tossed his phone onto the table. He fell deep into thought…
“I have to say, Jasper made a very good move.”
***
At this moment, Bella was sitting leisurely in the palace eating grapes. She chuckled aloud when she heard her subordinate’s report.
“This Soros usually seems so smart, only to lose utterly when it matters. He’s just giving Jasper money for free at this point!”
“Bella, the growth in Jasper’s power is not good news to us Rothschilds.” Paulson said as he stared at the television screen.
As far as he was concerned, Jasper was a potential hazard. He has only just started his journey on the international platform. There was no saying how much more powerful he would become in the future.
Even so, Bella seemed unfazed by Paulson’s wariness.
“Don’t you find this interesting, Uncle Paulson? It’s been a long time since the United States financial industry has been so lively.”
“I can’t say for sure whether Jasper’s growth will become a threat to us, but I do know that the Rothschilds family will not be toppled too easily. We’ve coexisted with the world long ago…”
“I’m sure you know this much better than I do, Uncle Paulson.”
Paulson did not reply. He did indeed understand that better than Bella.
“So you plan to keep watching how it plays out?” Paulson asked.
“Sometimes, I do indeed admire their sense of glory and shame as they take both a step forward and back. This spirit of unity between the country and its people is something we will never learn.”
Bella did not answer Paulson’s question, causing him to look away from the screen and at her after she spoke.
He agreed with what Bella said. Looking back at his own country, he thought about the idea he was taught since young. Paulson chuckled exasperatedly. Their countries had different mottos and different governments, and so its people acted in very different ways at well.
Still, to advance and retreat together was a rare virtue to have.
“I’m afraid we can’t let this act continue to play out. Those old fellows won’t let the situation worsen like this. You know how much they hate not being in control.”
“It’s a shame, truly…” Bella shook her head and plucked a grape from the bowl before plopping it into her mouth.
***
At the same time, in Harbor City, Somerland. Old Master Law sat under the sunny skies as he basked in the sunlight in the courtyard.
Henry sat beside him with a computer in front of him, showing a specific webpage.
It showed data of Somerland’s class-A shares as well as the United States stock market’s current situation.
“Tsk, tsk. How sad. The stocks of a good number of companies in the United States have hit the limit down. Soros really made a stupid move this time. Even if he shorted sales for Harbor Stocks, the United States stock market would suffer too.” Henry mocked happily.
Only to receive a smack on the back of his head.
Old Master Law did not even look up as he lectured with a powerful tone.
“This is only the halfway point. Jasper might have gained the upper hand for the moment, but remember that it has only been a short while. Somerland’s class-A shares are still under monitoring. Soros wants to deliver a fatal blow to our stock market and just hasn’t gotten the chance to make his move yet.”
At the mention of Jasper, Old Master Law’s gaze was filled with admiration.
Like himself when he was young, Jasper had started his own business. However, the latter had managed to create his own commercial empire in a short matter of a few years.
He truly respected Jasper for that. Just like the saying went, there would always be younger talents…
After lamenting, Old Master Law swept a glance at his own grandson and shook his head slowly with a smile hanging from the corner of his lips.
After experiencing the ups and downs of life, he was already content with his grandson taking up the mantle as the third master of the Law family. Henry might not be extremely capable, but he had a pure heart and was true friends with Jasper. That was good enough for him.
“You still have a long way to go, Henry. There’s no need to rush. Jasper has a very rare talent. It might only appear every hundred years, even!”
When Harbor Stocks was under attack, Jasper had still chosen to take out all his funds to protect the listed companies on Harbor Stocks, protecting even the people who once caused him trouble.
He had the courage not many could even hope for.
“Then grandfather, who do you think will win? Jasper or Soros?”
Old Master Law smiled and shook his head. He wondered when his grandson would truly grow up. “Neither will win, but no one will lose either.”
“Huh?”
Henry looked at Old Master Law with surprise. Then, he turned to look at the screen.
“Why? Can’t Jasper win? He’s already making such progress!”
He did not understand what his grandfather meant, not when it looked like Jasper was winning to him.
Old Master Law continued to say, “Because, this is the United States!”
Old Master Law had already seen through the situation, and with a few words, he had identified the hidden stakes.
Henry scratched his head, still not understanding. However, seeing as Old Master Law had shut his eyes to rest, Henry naturally did not pester him…
