When Jasper hung up the phone, Henry asked him in a hurry, “Erik?”
Jasper nodded. “He invited us for dinner at the InterContinental Hotel at 5:30 in the afternoon.”
“Hehe, looks like we’re in for a negotiation,” Henry said calmly.
“He holds the bargaining chip, so it’s only natural for him to maximize his profits. Let’s see what he says,” Jasper said.
Henry exhaled deeply and said in a deep voice, “There’s no need for us to humble ourselves either. I was the one who started this mess, so I’ll take responsibility for it. Like I said, worst comes to worst, I’ll just go back and come clean to Grandpa.
“We may be at fault, but Erik broke the rules first. Our family won’t let this matter drop so easily. Do you think Erik has the guts to make the Laws start a full-scale war with the Turners?”
“No.” Jasper shook his head and narrowed his eyes slightly.
“Things are very complicated in Swallow Capital right now. The local faction and Harbor City’s businessmen all have their eyes on the Olympic construction project. A minor change can affect the entire project. If we can’t handle this properly, then we’ll be in big trouble. Therefore, we must keep the situation under control.
“We can’t lower our guard either. Look, why don’t you go and get a few things sorted out first?
“First, transfer out all the funds in the company.
“Secondly, prepare an alternate project proposal for the Olympic Village construction plan.
“Thirdly…”
…
At 5:30 in the afternoon, Jasper, Henry, and Julian appeared at the InterContinental Hotel’s Imperial Ballroom on time.
The ballroom was big enough to accommodate more than 20 people dining in at the same time, but tonight, there were only six people in this vast area.
Lisa, Ben, Erik, Jasper, Henry, and Julian.
When Erik saw Jasper walking in, he laughed and got up to greet him, “Ah, our most distinguished guest. Please, come in.”
Henry looked coldly at Erik, who was full of smiles, and curled his lips. He said, “Stop pretending, Turner. We’re all the same, so why bother putting on a phony show? Who are you putting on a performance for? Seeing a hypocrite like you sickens me.”
Erik was nonchalant and continued to wear a smile on his face, saying, “I heard that you’re in a really bad mood these days, Henry, and they were right. Winter is slowly coming to Swallow Capital and the air is getting drier. Don’t get too angry or it’s going to be bad for your health.”
Henry almost lost it and was eager to hurl a punch at Erik’s face. He said through clenched teeth, “My mood has never been better. It’s so good that I can’t help but want to trample on your stupid face when I see you.”
“Are all people from Harbor City so low class?” Lisa stood up and said sarcastically.
Henry turned around abruptly and stared coldly at Lisa. “Looks like you’re itching for a beating because I didn’t beat you up earlier, huh? Do you really think I won’t hit ladies? Make me mad and I’ll hit you regardless.”
Lisa’s expression changed. Despite her anger, she was quite apprehensive of the madman that was Henry. She had just witnessed the horror this man could cause when he was infuriated.
However, Erik was present at the moment, so Lisa, who was fueled with a considerable amount of confidence, retorted, “What else do you know aside from hurling punches? Only incompetent people hurl punches.”
Henry snorted. “You witch! You must have a death wish, huh?”
At this moment, Ben pulled Lisa aside, motioning her to stop talking. He said coldly, “Sit down, Lisa. It’s no use talking to people like that. The angrier he is, the more guilty and fearful he is. Don’t you find it really interesting to see the look on his face right now?”
