“F*ck, you think I don’t know that?!”
Kingston clammed up immediately, afraid to say anything more.
After walking irritably for two rounds, Erik murmured, “35% of the shares, huh? This idiot is already the second-largest shareholder in Motley Media. What exactly does he want to do?
“Was he just trying to intimidate me when he said he’ll hammer the market but he’s actually just trying to acquire Motley Media?”
This thought frightened Erik so much that sweat was seeping out of his forehead and even his hair stood on end.
If Jasper was only trying to hammer the market, then the truth was that Jasper would suffer losses with the Turners as he was inflicting harm on them and himself at the same time.
Erik would only bring hundreds of millions worth of losses to the family.
However, if Jasper’s goal was to devour Motley Media whole, then the Turners would lose Motley Media’s ownership right. That would be Erik’s doom.
His family would definitely not forgive him!
Erik subconsciously wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. This had never happened before. He felt a trace of regret for provoking Jasper. This person was simply too difficult to get rid of.
At this moment, Motley Media’s trading volume was enlarged infinitely due to the buying and selling contest between both parties.
However, the stock price continued to stabilize at a fairly reasonable value because Erik continued to sell regardless of the cost.
Ring…
Erik’s phone started ringing.
After taking a deep breath, Erik connected the call.
The unflustered and thick voice of a middle-aged man could be heard coming from the other end of the call.
“Erik, what’s going on with Motley Media’s stock price?”
There was a trace of horror on Erik’s face as he said, “Dad, it’s Jasper. He’s colluding with the Laws to attack Motley Media.”
“Nonsense!” Brad Turner’s voice was full of anger.
“Our main goal right now is to get our hands on the Olympic Village project and the Laws are our greatest enemy. I don’t want any issues cropping up at this critical juncture!”
Erik said reluctantly, “But I can’t just sit and watch Jasper snatch the qualification to host the celebratory banquet. My reputation in Swallow Capital will be greatly affected.”
“Is your reputation more important or our family’s interests?!” Brad said solemnly.
Erik gritted his teeth, afraid to talk back.
“Alright, I want you to stop immediately. Don’t give yourself trouble because of trivial things, you hear me?”
As he listened to the voice on the phone, Erik let out a wry smile and said, “I’m afraid it’s too late, Dad…
“Jasper now owns 35% of the company’s shares and is still buying. If this continues, Motley Media will change ownership.”
Brad was furious. “You own 70% of Motley Media’s shares, how did he get 35%?!”
As he said that, Brad realized what was going on and asked in a sullen voice, “Did you touch the company’s stocks?”
Erik’s lips trembled. He was too afraid to speak.
After a while, Brad was heard roaring from the other end of the phone, “You rebellious child! Get your *ss back here at once!”
After hanging up the call in a crestfallen state, Erik had yet to have the time to breathe when he heard Kingston’s hopeless voice saying, “The stock price has hit limit up!”
“Jasper… now owns 40% of the company’s shares!”
With a thump, Erik slumped to the ground. It felt as though the sky had become overcast as well.
