The Turner family seemed to understand that too, which was why they had not even bothered to transfer the accounts.
They had also kickstarted the registration process for their newest company, which would be approved shortly.
“Both the local faction and Harbor City’s business groups have their eyes on the construction project for the Olympic stadium. However, the project has not been formally established yet. The most anyone can do now is wait.”
Jasper and Zachary were sitting in the study, exchanging their views on the current situation in Swallow Capital.
Zachary nodded and said, “Not bad. That’s what we considered too, which is why we’ve only just registered our company. There’s no need for operations yet. When the project is formally established and tenders are open to the public, that’s when conflicts will erupt.”
Jasper sighed. “It’ll take at most one year and at least half a year. That’s when things will start to get interesting. The year is quickly approaching an end, and there shouldn’t be anything else happening.”
Zachary smiled as he said, “We plan to return to Harbor City tomorrow.”
Jasper asked in surprise, “What are your plans for here?”
Zachary answered, “Not much is happening here now, but a lot is going on in Harbor City. Many things can’t function if I’m not present. Besides, Old Master Law is getting old now and is no longer accustomed to spending long periods away from home.”
Jasper smiled and said, “You’re right. The air quality in Swallow Capital is not great. It’s not a place suitable for Old Master Law to spend long periods in.”
“I’m planning to have Henry take over the investments I made in the Mainland. Old Master Law, Anna, and I will take a plane back tomorrow. The three other families will be doing the same,” Zachary said.
Jasper smiled. “He should have matured quite a bit after what happened this time.”
Zachary lowered his voice and said, “I know Henry. He’s not stupid, but his heart’s just not in the right place. I deliberately did not place pressure upon the Turner family this time round so Henry can remember his lesson!
“We’ll have to fight against the Turner family in either a year or in six months, whenever the project goes public. However, I can’t deal with Erik personally. This is something Henry has to take care of himself.
“It’ll be good for him if he can get revenge, but if he can’t, he’ll have to admit his shortcomings and return to his life as a rich kid in Harbor City. He won’t be allowed to embarrass himself publicly anymore.”
Jasper said seriously, “The Turner family don’t have much to talk about in terms of benefits either. All Erik got were garbage shares worth absolutely nothing in a shell corporation. As for the project proposal, it was rendered useless the minute it got leaked. Neither we nor the Turner family will be able to use it again.
“This is merely to comfort them psychologically.”
Zachary nodded and patted Jasper’s shoulder. “Luckily we had you around this time. Else, the Law family would have embarrassed themselves thoroughly.”
Jasper said sincerely, “It’s my responsibility. In both love and reason, I will never abandon or ignore the family.”
…
The next day, the Law family had a plane to catch in the afternoon. Jasper spent the morning talking to Old Master Law and left when he began to grow tired.
Jasper had just left the room when he met Anna.
“I’m going abroad for further training next week and might not be back for New Year’s,” Anna said softly as she stood in front of Jasper. She lifted strands of hair off her face with her hand.
“I’ll go visit you,” Jasper said.
Anna laughed softly. “You’re not scared that your girlfriend will be jealous?”
“I’ll bring her along,” Jasper said after a moment’s thought.
Anna stared at Jasper in shock. “You’ve got some nerve. Do you find it particularly exciting to cheat on your girlfriend when she’s right in front of you?”
Anna had just finished speaking playfully when the man in front of her took a step forward and got even closer to her.
The height difference between them was immediately highlighted. Anna had her back against the wall and had no room to retreat. Jasper was merely a few inches away from her.
The man’s strong body and steady breathing caused Anna to become flustered.
They were so close that she could even hear not just her heartbeat but also his heartbeat.
Their hearts were so close to each other.
She felt her chin being lifted upward flirtatiously. Anna was forced to raise her head, her gaze directly meeting Jasper’s eyes.
Jasper’s gaze was domineering as he stared at Anna and said slowly, “Did you think I can’t make you submit to me?”
