Jim looked at Jasper gratefully, knowing that the latter was helping him.
He had gotten five million as compensation for being beaten up.
Despite having a net worth of tens of millions, five million in cash still felt like a Godsent.
Such great benefits were scarce.
“So about the celebratory banquet…”
This time, Erik interrupted and replied, “It’s yours. I have no right to fight you for it.”
Everything had stemmed from this banquet, and Erik no longer wanted to fight for the right to host the banquet anymore. In hindsight, he should never have gotten himself into so much trouble now that he knew what would happen.
“Then all that’s left is Motley Media.”
Jasper glanced at Erik calmly, his gaze slightly intrigued.
“You have two options. One, I buyout Motley Media.”
Erik’s expression darkened at that. Motley Media was a company his family had given him. Any blunder he made would directly affect his position in the family.
Not to mention that Motley Media had a market price of two billion and was an important asset to the Turner family.
In addition, the past two huge wars had pushed Motley Media’s market value to almost three billion now!
No matter what, there was no way the Turner family would simply hand Motley Media over. This was a responsibility that not even his dad, Brad, could take up, let alone Erik.
Instead of running his mouth, Erik waited quietly for Jasper’s second option.
“The second option is that the Turner family buys the 40% stocks I have on hand for two billion.”
The second option forced Erik into an absolute corner.
“Two billion? That’s too much!” Erik exclaimed, aggrieved.
No matter how rich the Turner family was, there was no way they could just take two billion out like that.
Especially not when Erik was far from being a representative of the Turner family.”
Jasper replied calmly, “Is it? Two billion is nothing in comparison to your future, Mr. Turner.”
Erik clenched his teeth. “Please, Jasper. Give me a discount. I don’t have two billion to take out.”
Jasper replied calmly, “Sorry, no negotiations.”
As he stood in place, Erik felt his scalp go numb. It was a frightening amount of money and he did not have the authority to give Jasper a reply.
Seeing Jasper’s expression, Erik knew that there was truly no room for negotiations.
Taking a deep breath, Erik spoke grimly, “Give me some time. I have to discuss this with my dad.”
“Go ahead.” Jasper smiled. “I’m an understanding person most of the time.”
Erik felt his legs give out and while he did not fall back onto the floor, it was a close call. Jaw tight, he walked out of the hospital room.
Erik closed the door behind him. Henry looked at Jasper with his eyes shining. “I thought you were joking when you told me that my 250 million investment would double to 500 million. You were serious?”
Jasper smiled. “What more are you waiting for when there’s a perfectly plump sheep lying on the slaughter table waiting for you to slaughter?”
Henry guffawed. “You’d better not forget me when you’ve got these great deals again.”
A few minutes later, Erik returned and handed Jasper his phone. “My dad wants to talk to you.”
Jasper received the call and greeted, “Hello, Mr. Turner.”
On the other end, Brad’s voice drifted over calmly. “I didn’t know that you’re Harbor City’s stock god and the host behind Harbor City’s market rescue plan, Jasper. I’ll take my disappointing son’s loss against you in my stride, but I do hope that you can be the bigger person and forgive him.”
Jasper replied calmly, “You’re too kind, Mr. Turner. I’ve already stated my conditions. It’s up to you whether you wish to agree to them or not.”
“I agree. Two billion will be wired to your bank account tomorrow, and whatever resentment there is between you and my son gets written off.”
“Thank you, Mr. Turner!”
