“Looks like you really don’t know about this. You’re not the only one who thinks she’s gone mad. I do too.” Paulson sighed and spoke, “More than her superior, I was also her uncle who brought her up. Her father and I have known each other for decades–we’re best friends.
“But I’ve never seen her make such a huge gamble before.”
Paulson looked at Jasper intently and continued. “That’s why I want to know what you plan on doing next.”
Jasper immediately quelled the flames within him. After a short moment of thought, he came up with a response.
“Mr. Paulson, I would like Colossal Investments to immediately end all investigations on Celine, and make William, the President of Terra regional branch, pay instead. Otherwise, Sena will unilaterally apply to the Nasdaq Review Committee and decline on going public.”
When he heard this, Paulson’s expression darkened.
He looked at Jasper and spoke angrily, “That isn’t a very smart decision, Laine. Are you threatening me? You have to know that doing so will put Colossal in a very embarrassing position. Sena will also lose a great chance to go public and you will have to repay those who had already bought shares through the pre-IPO allocation. You’ll also have to repay Colossal for a breach of contract!
“I’m sure a smart businessman would not make such a bad deal.”
Jasper replied calmly, “President Paulson, I am indeed a businessman, but more than that, I am a man. While every businessman does indeed weigh the pros and cons before every decision, a man does not care too much about such things when making a decision.”
Paulson heard the change in how Jasper was referring to himself and stared at the other party seriously. “Is that your final decision?”
Jasper nodded. “I won’t compromise!”
“Still, you have to know that Celine loves her career more than anything else. Sure, you’re free to look for another investment company if the relationship between Colossal and Sena goes cold. After all, all you lose is time and money.”
“But what about Celine? Not only will Colossal have to fire her after this, but other investment companies won’t employ her either. Have you not thought about that?”
Jasper frowned slightly at Paulson’s words.
With a victorious smile, Paulson took a hot sip of tea. The man before him was outstanding, but he was too young to be a match for him.
“Worse comes to worst, I’ll just open a bank and have Celine work for me,” Jasper suddenly looked up to tell Paulson.
Paulson froze mid-sip. After a long while, his eyes widened as he looked at Jasper who oozed with dominance and spoke, “Do you know how difficult it is to open a bank? Not only will you need hefty capital to sustain it, but you’ll need contacts and a constant flow of business. Especially in Somerland, I don’t think Somerland allows private banks.”
Jasper spoke calmly, “Allow me to repeat myself, President Paulson, my only problem now is the fact that Celine is under review.”
Paulson’s caressed the corner of the hot teacup. After a long while, he replied slowly, “I can immediately end Celine’s investigation, but you must promise that Sena will reach a price of at least 120 US Dollars. Or I will not be able to explain myself to the board of directors.
“As for William, if Sean’s share price is high enough, Celine’s capabilities will be on display to everybody, at which point it will be very possible for her to assume the position of President of the Terra regional branch. However, as I said, the condition here is that Sena’s share price has to reach at least 120 US Dollars!”
