Chapter 1301-1310
Life at the Top Chapter 1301Either act according to Lord Alvaradoâs reputation, or completely make an enemy out of him.Jasper did not say anything nor did Lord Alvarado rush him. The man looked at Jasper patiently with a crescent eyed smile.Slowly, Jasper took his cutleries and speared a piece of lamb. He dipped it in the spices and slowly put it in his mouth.A moment later, Jasper frowned slightly.âItâs spicy.âLord Alvaradoâs crescent eyed smile did not disappear as he replied, âYou were the one who chose to dip the lamb in spices, there is no room for regrets.âYet Jasper took the dish and poured it all into the hotpot.This action had Lord Alvarado narrowing his eyes slightly.Seeing Lord Alvarado narrow his eyes, the four men in the corners of the room turned to look at Jasper icily at the same time.As if they were about to rip Jasper apart the next second. Behind Jasper, every muscle in Julianâs body tensed up and he prepared himself to attack any time.However, right in the eye of the storm, Jasper took a spoon and a direct sip of the hotpot soup base.It was aromatic and refreshing. A superb hotpot soup.âLook, isnât the problem solved now?â Jasper told Lord Alvarado with a crescent eyed smile.Lord Alvarado stared at the hotpot with a layer of chili oil over it and said calmly, âYouâre the only one drinking this pot of soup, though.âJasper shook his head and replied, âMarquis, the hotpot soup is right here. Everyone can drink it if they wish, I wonât stop anyone.ââBut I donât like sharing with others,â Lord Alvarado said indifferently.âMarquis, this spice dish was mine. I poured it into the soup, now everyone can take a share. If I didnât pour it, then no one can take it from me,â Jasper said calmly.Staring at Jasper, Lord Alvarado suddenly laughed out loud. âYouâre very arrogant.ââThis isnât arrogance.â Jasper shook his head as he refuted.âIâm not you, Lord Alvarado, nor am I the little prince, let alone the crippled Brown. Iâm just Jasper Laine, someone of insignificant birth. I donât have powerful uncles to support me, nor capital to inherit from my wealthy parents. Everything I have is something I fought for myself.âIf I didnât do this, Iâd have died on the streets long ago.ââHahaâŚâLord Alvarado gave a fake chuckle but looked at Jasper indifferently.âLooks like thereâs not much to talk about then. I said I was busy, so with the end of this dinner, comes the end of our conversation as well.âLord Alvarado then got up.Jasper sat in his seat and watched as Lord Alvarado walked toward the door.He waited until Lord Alvarado was just about to leave before he spoke up.âMarquis, this is a spice dish worth at least 5 billion. Are you sure you donât want to try?âLord Alvarado suddenly turned around when he heard this and looked at Jasper expressionlessly.While there was no expression on the manâs face, his utter beauty and attractiveness had Jasper immediately averting his gaze and apologizing for his sins internally at one glance.âThis was still a matter of my reputation until this point. But if you lie to me, itâll involve my capabilities and this wonât be resolved so easily,â Lord Alvarado said calmly.Jasper gave a small smile and replied, âIn 1 month, there will be a huge ripple throughout the westâs economy. With at least 2 times the return.âSeeing Lord Alvarado stand motionlessly in place, Jasper smiled and stood with a spoon of slightly red soup and said, âThe soupâs right here. Whether you choose to drink it or not depends on you, Marquis.âLord Alvarado smiled, one as ethereal as delicate flowers blooming. He waved his hand and said, âPour the wine.âThe man returned to his seat as he spoke.Life at the Top Chapter 1302An alluring lady strutted over to Jasperâs side and bent forward to pour him wine.With both glasses poured, Lord Alvarado looked at Jasper in interest as if he was admiring a new toy.âHow sure are you?â Lord Alvarado narrowed his eyes and asked.âNinety percent,â Jasper replied.Delicately defined brows arched and Lord Alvarado smiled. âThis isnât a funny joke.ââI donât have the habit of throwing my entire fortune and life out like a joke,â Jasper said.As if satisfied with this response, Lord Alvarado said with a crescent eyed smile, âGood. This is an offering that suits my reputation. If this succeeds, then you and I can be friends.âJasper gave a small smile. âItâs an honor.ââInteresting.â Lord Alvarado was in a great mood.He knew that Jasper did not dare to lie to him. Otherwise, instead of being treated to a good round of hotpot, Jasper would be facing the possibility of being cooked in the hotpotThe Northwest Alvarado family had the power to make that happen.Jasper was a smart man and he knew what choices to make.So Lord Alvarado did not ask Jasper where his confidence and guarantee came from.All he wanted was to see was results when the time came.If it meant Jasper had to manifest it with magic then so be it.âIâm in a good mood, so hereâs a gift from me.âLord Alvarado waved his hand. âBring him inâŚâOne of the suited men in the corner of the room left courteously.A moment later, the private room doors were opened and a terrified Scott walked in.Once he saw Jasper, Scottâs gaze immediately exploded with resentment.âJasper, youâre f*cking dead this time!âScott shouted arrogantly.All prior worries he had disappeared once he knew that his family was acquainted with Lord Alvarado.âThis was Lord Alvarado weâre talking about!ââAn extremely formidable man!ââNo matter how low a profile the Alvarado family kept, they were still called the Duke of the Northwest for a reason!ââAll itâd take is the twitch of a finger for him to get rid of someone like Jasper!âThinking that Lord Alvarado had his back, Scott walked over to Jasper with his back straight.âF*ck you! You probably never expected the Covington family to be Lord Alvaradoâs men, huh? Donât you regret your actions now?ââHaha! Iâm telling you, itâs too late to regret anything now! âJasper looked at an extremely prideful Scott and said calmly, âWhy didnât you tell me you were Lord Alvaradoâs man before? We wouldnât have to get to this point if that were the case.âScott took Jasperâs meaningful words as fright.So he became even more gleeful.âWho the Hell do you think you are? Who are you to know of Lord Alvarado?âScott had a wretched expression on his face. âIâm going to make a fool out of you and kill you! Werenât you acting prideful just now? Werenât you arrogant?âScott then pointed at Julian behind Jasper and laughed out loud. âHahaha! I thought your dog was a good fighter? How about you try and bare your teeth in front of Lord Alvarado, huh?âScott chuckled pridefully before he ran to Lord Alvaradoâs side flatteringly and said in a sycophant manner.âMarquis, this man is a moron. Not only did he steal the company you wanted, but he even said he wants to destroy the Covington family! If I were you, Iâd just drag this f*cker out to feed the dogs.âLord Alvarado turned his head to smile at Scott with crescent eyes.âDo you know what I hate the most?âScott was instinctively stunned when he heard Lord Alvarado.However, seeing how Lord Alvarado was still smiling at him, Scott did not think the situation could be too bad.Life at the Top Chapter 1303He shook his head dumbly.Lord Alvarado reached out and waved over the woman behind him.She immediately handed the bottle of red wine to the Marquis.It could be seen how familiar she was with what the Marquis was about to do next.Lord Alvarado took the bottle of wine and suddenly smashed it against Scottâs head.Bang!The thick bottle shattered and the wine within it splashed, accompanied by Scottâs tragic yelp and fresh blood.Scott cupped a hand over his head as Lord Alvarado took the hot towel from another woman to wipe his hand. The alluring smile on his face did not disappear as he said gently, âI hate it when people swear in front of me.ââAh! Lord Alvarado, I, Iâm sorry! I wonât do it again!âScott almost got a concussion from the smash and he wailed and begged for mercy, ignoring the splitting pain in his head.Lord Alvarado then scooped out a bowl of hotpot soup before slowly pouring it over Scottâs head.As the wound met the boiling hot hotpot soup, Scott immediately began to struggle violently like a fish out of water.âWhat I hate second most, is when people interrupt me!âLord Alvarado did not look at Scott who was wailing in agony after he was done. Instead, he turned to look at Jasper mirthfully. âIâve already brought him to you. You decide what to do with him.âJasper glanced at how pitiful Scott looked before sighing internally.Scott was an example Lord Alvarado was using to warn others.As to who he was trying to warn, who else but Jasper? Lord Alvarado was warning and telling him that he would only meet a more tragic end if he lied.âTake him away.âJasper shook his head.âHeâs already harmless.âThese words had sealed Scottâs fate.A suited man proceeded to drag Scott who only had the strength to whimper away. The private room was still permeated with the scent of hotpot, but it was no longer as harmonious as it used to be.Lord Alvarado stood up and said, âIâm very busy, so Iâll be returning once I pay respects to my ancestors tomorrow morning. Someone will pass you my contact information later, understood?ââIâll contact you once the time is right, Marquis.â Jasper nodded.Lord Alvarado smiled in satisfaction, his extraordinary beauty looking utterly alluring.Without saying more, Lord Alvarado turned and left. An intrigued look flashed through both womenâs eyes and one of them gave Jasper a name card.âMr. Laine, this is the Marquisâ personal contact information.âJasper took the name card and nodded. âThank you.âWith a chuckle, the woman said, âItâs the first time Iâve seen the Marquis so willing to negotiate. You must be very capable, Mr. Laine.âThen she reached out to touch Jasperâs chest before she left with the smile of someone who had gotten away with something bad.The private room immediately was left empty. The corner of Jasperâs lips twitched.Not only did this Lord Alvarado act unusually, but even his maids were uncommon.âJasper.âJulian called out and arrived by Jasperâs side.âIf we were to fight, I have faith in getting you out unscathed.âJasper was stunned before he asked with a smile, âDo you think that Iâve been mistreated because I had no other choice but to bend to Lord Alvaradoâs will?âJulianâs gaze was murderous as he replied, âWorse come to worst, Iâll kill him at the cost of my own life. No matter how powerful he is, thereâs nothing he can do if heâs dead, right?âJasper shook his head with a smile, though he was moved by Julianâs desire to protect him. He patted Julianâs shoulder and said, âNothingâs ever so simple in this world.ââWe arenât part of a fairytale where we can do things without consequences. With a company as huge as JW, so what if we manage to flee? The company will still suffer.âLife at the Top Chapter 1304âYou think that heâs too powerful and I have no other choice but to surrender to him.âJasper had a playful smile on his face.âIt might seem like that, indeed.ââBut what Iâm about to do might result in a very severe outcome, and I alone canât affect the entire market.ââIf not him, I thought about asking the little prince instead. I just didnât have an opportunity before.ââBut now that we have Lord Alvarado willing to join in, someone just as powerful as the little prince. It might seem like Iâm surrendering to him, but arenât we also using his strengths at the same time?âJasper patted Julianâs shoulder again and said intently, âThings are rarely as simple as they seem.ââThink about it. Sometimes taking a step back and enduring it doesnât mean Iâve surrendered and admitted defeat. Maybe Iâm just leaving more room to run up so I can jump even higher heights.âJulian fell into thought when he heard Jasper. After a long while, he suddenly realized something.âI donât understand these things, but if you say itâs good then itâs good.âJasper felt helpless.âŚSince Jasperâs and Lord Alvaradoâs dinner, the situation in Tefa City had immediately changed drastically.The Covington family continued to lose in every fight against JW, and they did not seem to have any ability to defend themselves.Unlike what passer-by expected, the Covington familyâs resistance was not effective, and no one even tried to help them.The Covington family that once dominated and controlled Tefa City was now facing grave danger with no one to support them.People more attentive on the matter realized that Scott, the fuse leading to this conflict, had disappeared.Some said that Jasper had employed hitmen to kill Scott, while some others said that the Covington family had decided to send Scott away to safety. After all, even if the Covington family was defeated, they still needed Scott to continue the bloodline.Outsiders continued to guess and create rumors of what happened, but no one knew the true specifics.This conflict lasted for an entire half month.The Covington family was still fighting with everything they had, but everyone could see that they were doomed to fail. It was only a matter of how soon.This day, Downstream Investment Company resumed business. More accurately, it should be JW Financial Investment Co., Ltd.This company was established with JW Capital as its parent company and would take on all investment businesses from JW Capital. Thus leaving JW Capital to be in charge of fundamental businesses like angel funds and risk investment.âWith the establishment of the financial investment company, youâll be responsible for all JWâs investments in the financial industry, including stocks, securities, funds, bonds, futures, and more.âIn the meeting room, Jasper looked at the group of confident senior executives of the new company in front of him intently.A majority of these senior executives were capable employees transferred from the investment department in Nauritus City. The others were talents brought over from hunting companies.After a short pause, Jasper continued, âYou all should know how much money the company spent for this, so I have high expectations for all of you.ââI hope that under Mr. Willisâ lead, you are all able to truly make this company into something great in the future. As I said before, everyone present will benefit from having good business. But if the company makes a loss, thereâs not much of a point making do with basic salaries, correct?âThe meeting seemed to affect the people positively on the first day this new company was established.After a few simple sentences, Jasper handed the stage to Baz.He was the newly employed person in charge of this new company. Logically and emotionally speaking, Jasper had to give the man enough respect and power. How the company would actually develop depended on Baz now.Jasper walked out of the meeting room and planned to return to rest when Julian reported something to him. The Covington father-son duo had asked to see him.Jasper chuckled before he had Julian bring them to the receptionist room.Life at the Top Chapter 1305In the receptionist room, Jasper had not sat down for too long when the Covington father-son duo arrived. This duo was made up of Gerald and Emmett.As for Scott, he should not have too many chances to appear before Jasper if nothing went wrong.It had only been half a month, but both Emmett and Gerald looked much older.This father-son duo that once controlled and dominated the entire Tefa City looked more like old men in their twilight years.Gerald lost the condescending aura and sharpness he had when drinking tea with Jasper that day. While Emmettâs entire back was already hunched forward.âMr. Laine.âGerald greeted him first when the two entered the room. Gone was the elder and youth of that day, replaced now with a respectful âMr. Laine.ââPlease sit.âJasper did not humiliate them as the victor but rather talked to them respectfully and gently.Gerald and Emmett sat opposite Jasper.Jasper had someone make a pot of tea. After the hot tea was brought over did Jasper tell Gerald with a smile, âThe facilities here are simpler, Mr. Covington, nor do we have tea as good as the ones you serve. I hope you donât mind.âGerald chuckled wryly and replied humbly, âItâs an honor for homeless people like us to drink tea with you, Mr. Laine.âJasper leaned against the sofa and said calmly, âThereâs no need to insult me like this, Mr. Covington. Everything that happens today is the result of a prior cause.âGerald sighed and replied, âI didnât mean to insult you, Mr. Laine. My words are genuine.ââMr. Laine, I bring my son Emmett over shamelessly today to beg for mercy and our lives.âEmmett then continued, âYes, Mr. Laine. There was never any deep hatred between us, to begin with, and Scottâs already gone crazy. Weâve suffered our losses, so please let us go. I promise Iâll immediately arrange for him to leave Tefa City and never appear again.âJasper sipped his tea and replied calmly, âDid Lord Alvarado give up on you?âBoth Emmett and Geraldâs expressions darkened at what they heard.They would not have met such an end if Lord Alvarado stepped in to help them.âWeâre sorry, Mr. Laine.âGerald suddenly stood up and bowed to Jasper deeply. The man had tears down his face when he looked up again.âIâm already old and I have no regrets. But I hope that you could let my son and grandson live, Mr. Laine. I have no qualms against losing all my fortune, I only wish that the two of them can live peacefully for the rest of their lives.No matter how innately crafty Gerald was, he meant everything he said now.Jasper looked at Gerald and felt pity for the man with a head full of white hair.âDad!âEmmett stood up regretfully.Jasper remained silent.Gerald and his son did not dare to say anything when Jasper did not, so they waited for his verdict.After a long moment, Jasper finally said cahnly, âToday marks the end of JWâs attack on the Covington family. Iâll allow the Covington family to keep their properties in the food and beverage and hotel industries within Tefa City.ââSell everything else. Youâve worked your whole life, Mr. Covington, itâs time you took some of the money and lived the rest of your life in retirement.âBoth Gerald and his son deflated when they heard Jasper, feeling extremely pathetic. They knew that doing so would remove them from the list of wealthy families in Tefa City. They would be nothing more than a slightly rich family in the future.While they would not be living in grandeur anymore, they would definitely be able to live comfortably. At least, their bloodline was saved.âThank you, Mr. Laine.âLife at the Top Chapter 1306A moment later, the Covington father-son duo left the receptionist area and immediately walked out of JW Financial Investment Co., Ltd.âs office.âDad, is there really nothing we can do? What, what about Scott? Is he useless now?â Emmett asked sorrowfully.Gerald waved his hand lethargically and despondently a she said, âThis is already the best result we can ask for. At least Jasper isnât going to completely kill us off.ââDo as he says and donât pull any tricks. Thereâs no point. The Covington family is alone now, weâre no longer as we used to be.ââIf youâre willing, then give birth to another son. If youâre not, then find a wife for Scott. Her family might not be as well off, but itâs enough if sheâs willing to accept a crazed Scott.ââIt wonât be difficult to find a girl like that. But no matter what, we have to continue the Covington family bloodline.ââThese properties might be able to still keep on for a few more years after I pass, but everything in the future will depend on the karma of our ancestors and if our descendants are hardworking. Iâm already old, and I canât manage so much anymore.ââI understand.â Emmett looked at his old father who had lost all energy and resembled a walking corpse. He replied while suppressing the sorrow he felt.Tefa Cityâs number one family for the past few decades, the Covington family, now completely walked off the stage of history.From today onwards, Tefa City had a normal Covington family that did not bother themselves with othersâ businesses and only managed their own small ones and lost a domineering Covington family.This would continue until Gerald passed and Emmettâs second son grew into an adult and took over his fatherâs business with the ambition to further develop it, but this was another story to be told.With the Covington family dealt with, it would still take a bit more time before the new company was able to operate on its own.This marked the end of Jasperâs business in Tefa City so he left and returned to Nauritus City. The first thing Jasper did once he returned to Nauritus City was to gather the companyâs cash flow.âThe companyâs book of accounts shows a current cash flow of 569 million. To not interfere with the companyâs operations, you can take our 300 million worth of funds at most.âJasper felt his heart squeeze at Wendyâs words.âAre we really that broke?âWendy replied exasperatedly, âThereâs nothing we can do about it. You spent 100 million on acquiring the financial investment company, then the follow up investments that company made also cost us quite a bit. More importantly, the business fight with the Covington family also lost us quite a bit of money. 300 million is already the maximum amount of funds you can take out after setting aside the necessary cash flow to run the business.âJasper rubbed his temple and was too embarrassed to meet Wendyâs chiding gaze. He spoke up, âItâs still not enough. Whatâs the situation with the other subsidiaries and branches?âWendy replied, âThe real estate company definitely wonât be able to spare any. Sean even sent me a report some time ago asking for 30 million from the headquarters. He said that thereâs a plot of land in Waterhoof City thatâs very worth investing, but I considered how you need money immediately so I told him to take a loan from the bank.ââThe real estate companyâs got a high return on profit, but theyâve also got a high demand for cash. If we take funds from them, itâll likely result in the halting of construction in more than ten construction sites. This will affect JW Real Estatesâ business reputation, so never mind.â Jasper weighed his options and shook his head, giving up on the real estate company.âThe entertainment companyâs situation is a little better, they can spare 50 million.âJasper widened his eyes. â50 million only?ââThe artistâs package, production of films and dramas, and the opening of new cinema chains all cost money. 50 million is already a lot,â Wendy said.Jasper rubbed his temple again. The entertainment industry in the year 2001 had yet to get to the point where he could sustain the company by making money off of fans. The industry was still at its initial stages and it would be at least 2008 when the industry truly matured. This was not something to be rushed.âThe electronics company is doing quite well, thereâs 600 million extra to spare.âJasper finally heard some good news.âBut they also said that since theyâre researching on the stepper, theyâll need an astronomical amount of funds each day and the second round of funds have to be sent to the lab. So itâs safest that you leave some funds and only take out 400 million.âLife at the Top Chapter 1307Jasperâs expression darkened. âThose brats. Theyâre best at asking me for money but now that I need funds to spare, each of them comes up with all sorts of excuses to say no.âWendy looked at an amloyed Jasper and could not help but chuckle. âWerenât you the one who sought them out and have them work for you? Stop complaining already, theyâre doing their best.ââAdditionally, Abbylon is the only one out of the three Internet companies that havenât made enough profit to spare yet. Terizone can spare 200 million and Sena has 400 million.âJasperâs eyes lit up.As expected, the dot-com industry had begun to bare its fangs.Senaâs starting to make more money.âIncluding that, weâve got 1.35 billion in funds. I can add the 500 million from my account but thatâd still be 1.9 billion in total.âJasper rubbed his temple again. He felt like he was about to go bald around his temple with how he kept rubbing it.âThatâs still not enough.âWendy could not help but suggest, âHow about we ask my dad?ââHe has 1.2 billion remaining funds on his accounts and we can take 1 billion out any time.âCompletely standing on Jasperâs side, Wendy sold her dad out without hesitation.âEvery time I donât have enough money, I ask your dad.â Jasper did not know if he should laugh or cry in response to Wendyâs suggestion.âBut you return it every time, donât you? Plus, heâs the one who said heâll put his business in our hands in the future.â Wendyâs cheeks flushed.âAlright, then. Iâm pretty certain about succeeding this time. Ask your dad for 1 billion, Iâll pay back with at least 1.5 billion after a month,â Jasper said with a crescent eyed smile.Jasper knew that as long as he asked, Dawson would surely lend him money.With that all together, Jasper currently had 2.9 billion available in funds. 1 billion from Dawson, 1.35 billion from the company, and the rest from his own bank accounts and were already given to Jake to open accounts.These were enough funds, but Jasper wanted to be greedy.So Jasper called Vita who was far away in Waterhoof City.âWhatâs up, Jasper?â Vita accepted the call quickly and asked cheerily.After everything that happened, their friendship no longer required any small talkJasper went straight to the point. âI have a credit of 12 billion from your bank, right? I need to use that money now.âVitaâs aura grew serious and he asked, âHow much do you need?âThere were of course limits when it came to credit from such a huge commercial bank.The first regulation was that this sum of funds could not be used for financial investment, but only business operations.However, there was a way to deal with every policy and Jasper had long talked to Vita about this. So the bank could not dictate how Jasper wanted to use this money. Jasperâs assets were available to them so the ICBS mostly turned a blind eye. However, if Jasper was about to use a huge amount of funds for financial investment, it was only natural that the bank grew concerned about not getting their money back.So after weighing his options, Jasper gave a number.âAt least 4 billion.âLife at the Top Chapter 1308Vitaâs heart skipped a beat at the number.He lowered his voice and asked, âTell me the truth, Jasper. Are you using this money for business operations or other purposes?âJasper replied with a smile, âOther purposes of course.âThe two had a tacit understanding that this âother purposesâ meant Jasper was taking this money for investment.Vitaâs suspicion was confirmed and he said, âThen Iâll be frank with you too, Jasper. For such a huge sum of funds, the headquarters will definitely supervise you.ââSo if youâre going to use the money for other purposes, then you have to deal with it carefully. I can have your back here, so this 4 billion shouldnât be a problem.âThen Vita was afraid that Jasper would misunderstand him, so he explained. âAfter all, this isnât a few hundred thousand or a few million Somer Dollar loan that ordinary people apply for. The bank wouldnât care even if a majority of people took their loans for investment since the loans are all mortgaged.ââBut a group of people will lose their jobs if a problem arises with a loan worth a few billion Somer Dollars. So no oneâs willing to take this risk.âJasper smiled. âI understand. Donât worry, I just want 4 billion.ââAlright, then. Come over later to go through the procedures, the money will be transferred within three days,â Vita said.Jasper ended the call, energized.With this 4 billion added to the original 2.9 billion, Jasper had almost 7 billion Somer Dollars on hand now. Jasper gave it some thought before he dialed another number.âYo. Does Mr. Laine finally have time to think of me?âJohn laughed out loud on the other end of the line.âThereâs something I need your help with John.âJasper went straight to the point.If Vita was someone close enough to forgo unnecessary pleasantries, then John could be considered Jasperâs confidant. There was no need for any small talk or flattering comments.Unsurprisingly, Johnâs demeanor immediately fell stern, and took back his mischievous smile to reply seriously, âShoot.âThis one word reply was much more reliable than any promise.Jasper smiled. âThereâs no need to be so serious. Itâs not too big of a deal. I just need a 3 billion Somer Dollar loan. Iâll use the ownership over the entire Southface River project as collateral, with Schuler Group as a joint guarantor.âJohn was stunned. âYour company is the most outstanding asset there is and there should be no problem at all with the Schuler Group as your guarantor. Forget 3 billion, you can apply for 10 billion and itâll still go through.âJasper told him directly, âIâm taking this money for investment. And I need it done within 3 days. Iâve also taken 4 billion from Vita.âJohn sucked in a cold breath when he heard Jasperâs request. âAre you preparing for a global financial battle?âWhat John believed was a joke was actually the truth.âJust tell me if itâs possible or not.â Jasper did not explain further to him.John gave it some thought before he replied, âItâs possible. Itâs just that three days might be a little tight. How about this, send someone over to the provincial branch right now and Iâll apply it for you myself. There shouldnât be too big of an issue using special procedures for special cases. Iâll have your back for this 3 billion.ââNice. Iâll treat you to dinner afterward.ââDonât give me this bullsh*t. Just be careful with the money. Iâll be the first to lose my job if anything goes wrong.ââSince when have I failed in terms of investment?ââHaha. Just have someone come and get the procedures done now.âJasper put the phone down and smiled at Wendy. âItâs done. A total loan of 7 billion, coupled with the 2.9 billion we have at hand. Thatâs around 10 billion Somer Dollars, this should really be enough this time.âYet Wendy could not find it in herself to feel happy.fe at the Top Chapter 1309Up until now she still had no idea what Jasper was planning to do.She was just suggesting methods to him out of her unconditional trust and support.âJasp, what are you planning to do with so much money?âWendy could not help but ask. As she was in charge of the company finances, she was very sensitive when it came to loans. âThis 7 billion worth of loans increase our liabilities exponentially. JW will crash if anything goes wrong.ââDonât worry,â Jasper patted Wendyâs hand and said gently, âIâve got my reasons and guarantee before I chose to do so.ââI established JW on my own and itâs a fruit of both our efforts and hard work. Thereâs no way Iâd make a joke out of it.ââI will succeed this time, and there wonât be a better opportunity than now in the next ten or even twenty years.ââIf this goes smoothly, not only will we solve our funding issue, but weâll also get to officially change JW into a group.âHearing Jasper, Wendy nodded. âI believe you.âThen, knowing Jasper was fighting against time, Wendy personally went to the provincial branch of the Agricultural Bank to look for John and proceed with the procedures.Jasper let out a soft breath as he watched Wendy leave. This was a battle Jasper bet everything he had on. Unless those terrorists suddenly decided not to follow their plan, victory was in Jasperâs hands!With this thought, Jasper called Jake who was in Harbor City.âHowâs the situation going?âJake replied courteously, âWeâve already opened the short positions you requested for the stock index.Weâve lost 80 million as of this moment.ââGood,â Jasper nodded.âKeep opening positions to sell short the index and long positions for gold. Iâll arrange for the funds later, so all you have to do is open the positions. Donât worry about making a loss now. The more the loss now, the more we earn by then.âWhile Jake was completely confused about Jasperâs plan to lose money, he still replied loudly, âI understand, Mr. Laine.âThe funds in Jakeâs control began to move after he received Jasperâs instruction.At almost the exact moment the funds moved, a gaze pinned on these funds realized the abnormality.Harbor City.âMr. Atticus, Jasperâs funds moved and heâs starting to open huge positions.ââTheyâre currently selling short the indices but selling long for gold. We donât know if this is a smokescreen to divert our attention or not.âFabianâs brow twitched when he heard his subordinate report, drinking tea with someone in the garden.âDid he go crazy? What, does he have too much money to waste?âOpposite Fabian, Mitch said with a sneer before the former could say anything.Fabian gave a small smile and said, âWeâll sell if he buys and weâll buy if he sells. Keep reporting follow up situations.âThe subordinate left courteously and Mitch proceeded to apple-polish Fabian.âLooks like Jasperâs really gone crazy, Mr. Atticus. The marketâs doing so well yet heâs choosing to sell short and buy gold. Does he think that World War Three is coming? Haha. Youâve really got an eye for these things, Mr. Atticus.âFabian replied with a crescent eyed smile, âWhether heâs truly crazy or if heâs just pretending to be, the people I sent to keep an eye on Jasper will send word over very soon. The truth will come to light by then.âMitchâs gaze shone with maddening delight and he said, âMr. Atticus, donât forget me when you have the chance to destroy Jasper and split his properties.âFabian patted Mitchâs shoulder and laughed out loud. âWeâre friends, arenât we? How could I possibly forget you? Go prepare the money, weâll completely defeat Jasper this time!âLife at the Top Chapter 1310An excited flush spread across Mitchâs cheeks when he heard Fabian.After losing countless times to Jasper, Mitch had even grown to fear the sight of the man now.However, looking at Fabian beside him, Mitch felt at ease.With Fabianâs support, there was no way Jasper could turn the tables around no matter how powerful he was.âJasper, Iâll make you suffer painfully this time!ââAll the humiliation you made me go through, Iâll make you pay for them ten, no, hundred times over!âFabian chuckled, looking at Mitch who was drowning in his extremely exciting delusions. A meaningful look flickered in Fabianâs eyes.
In a rather private kitchen not open to the public in Waterhoof City.Jasper was currently drinking and talking happily with Vita and John. Jasper had come here solely to go through the loan procedures.It was a huge sum of funds and while Vita, the most authoritative vice president, was in charge of it personally, many procedures involved signing and identity confirmation. So Jasper had to do it himself.âItâs rare that the three of us get to meet and eat together. Letâs drink until we drop tonight!âJohn grabbed a bottle of brandy and shouted, intoxicated and his cheeks slightly flushed.The private room was not big, but it was the perfect size for the three of them to sit together. On the table before them were many rare types of meat.The six extremely expensive royal crabs alone were something so exquisite that not even the rich could always get.âHere, Jasper. Come try this royal crab. This is something I had an old friend buy. Thereâs only one royal crab in two thousand crabs, and only one superior royal crab in every ten royal crabs.âVita took a royal crab and spoke as he placed it in front of Jasper.Jasper had just touched glasses with John when he heard Vita and smiled. âThat must really be something great. Iâve got to try it, then.âBorn from poverty, Jasper was not picky with food at all. All he requested was that the food be edible.This was the year 2001 and the issue with food and health had yet to be as severe as it would in the future. Most of what was consumed now were healthy. However, when it came to treasures like the royal crab, it was a delicacy that ordinary people might ever get to try regardless of era.âHehe. This royal crab isnât the main dish. Weâve got better food coming.âAs the host, Vita lowered his voice and told the two, pretending to be mysterious.John looked at Vita and said, displeased, âThatâs enough, Vita. I already know that youâre the foodie of your bank, the great banker of the gourmet industry. Stop hiding things from us and get to the point.âVita laughed out loud and replied, âThe main chef of this private restaurant is one of the best chefs in Waterhoof City. The best dish here also happens to be a chefâs specialty, the blowfish!âJohn was stunned. He might not know gourmet as Vita did, but he still had some common sense. He frowned and asked, âThe blowfish is poisonous, isnât it?ââThe saying that goes âThe most poisonous food is also the freshestâ is precisely about the blowfish.âVita said with an exaggeratedly shocked expression, âFrom their organs to their bloodstream, the blowfish is full of poison. One blowfishâs poison alone is so potent that it can kill ten thousand people.ââBut while it is poisonous, thereâs also a way to cook it. In the hands of a chef that knows how to cook it, this dish then becomes the best dish in the whole world.ââDonât worry. The main chef hereâs made their name for more than a decade thanks to this dish and nothingâs ever happened before. Everyone whoâs tried it misses its taste.ââThis main chef makes five portions of blowfish every week, and some wealthier people even book flights all the way from the north over to order in advance. It wasnât easy but I pulled some strings and managed to order a portion today. Itâll be brought up shortly.â
In a rather private kitchen not open to the public in Waterhoof City.Jasper was currently drinking and talking happily with Vita and John. Jasper had come here solely to go through the loan procedures.It was a huge sum of funds and while Vita, the most authoritative vice president, was in charge of it personally, many procedures involved signing and identity confirmation. So Jasper had to do it himself.âItâs rare that the three of us get to meet and eat together. Letâs drink until we drop tonight!âJohn grabbed a bottle of brandy and shouted, intoxicated and his cheeks slightly flushed.The private room was not big, but it was the perfect size for the three of them to sit together. On the table before them were many rare types of meat.The six extremely expensive royal crabs alone were something so exquisite that not even the rich could always get.âHere, Jasper. Come try this royal crab. This is something I had an old friend buy. Thereâs only one royal crab in two thousand crabs, and only one superior royal crab in every ten royal crabs.âVita took a royal crab and spoke as he placed it in front of Jasper.Jasper had just touched glasses with John when he heard Vita and smiled. âThat must really be something great. Iâve got to try it, then.âBorn from poverty, Jasper was not picky with food at all. All he requested was that the food be edible.This was the year 2001 and the issue with food and health had yet to be as severe as it would in the future. Most of what was consumed now were healthy. However, when it came to treasures like the royal crab, it was a delicacy that ordinary people might ever get to try regardless of era.âHehe. This royal crab isnât the main dish. Weâve got better food coming.âAs the host, Vita lowered his voice and told the two, pretending to be mysterious.John looked at Vita and said, displeased, âThatâs enough, Vita. I already know that youâre the foodie of your bank, the great banker of the gourmet industry. Stop hiding things from us and get to the point.âVita laughed out loud and replied, âThe main chef of this private restaurant is one of the best chefs in Waterhoof City. The best dish here also happens to be a chefâs specialty, the blowfish!âJohn was stunned. He might not know gourmet as Vita did, but he still had some common sense. He frowned and asked, âThe blowfish is poisonous, isnât it?ââThe saying that goes âThe most poisonous food is also the freshestâ is precisely about the blowfish.âVita said with an exaggeratedly shocked expression, âFrom their organs to their bloodstream, the blowfish is full of poison. One blowfishâs poison alone is so potent that it can kill ten thousand people.ââBut while it is poisonous, thereâs also a way to cook it. In the hands of a chef that knows how to cook it, this dish then becomes the best dish in the whole world.ââDonât worry. The main chef hereâs made their name for more than a decade thanks to this dish and nothingâs ever happened before. Everyone whoâs tried it misses its taste.ââThis main chef makes five portions of blowfish every week, and some wealthier people even book flights all the way from the north over to order in advance. It wasnât easy but I pulled some strings and managed to order a portion today. Itâll be brought up shortly.â