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Life at the Top Chapter 321
When Hendrik heard what Jasper said before, he was already nervous.
He knew that Jasper could definitely see through his tricks, but he did not expect Jasper to strike back so soon.
The words that he so casually mentioned had placed him in a difficult position.
Hendrik smiled and replied to Erik, “Mr. Turner, let’s take it easy. Didn’t I call both parties over so that everyone can take a seat and discuss a solution together?”
Erik slammed the table and said coldly, “Stop bullsh*tting me! Combe, do you take others for fools?
“I know you’re planning not to offend either one of us and have the two of us fight it out before signing the contract with the winner. You won’t have anything to lose this way. Are you trying to get smart with me?”
Hendrik looked calm, but he was extremely tormented on the inside.
Erik’s words had driven him into a corner.
However, the one who instigated everything was Jasper.
Sure enough, one should not look down on people and treat others as fools. Sooner or later, one would be fooled as well.
Hendrik was somewhat regretful.
He could not afford to offend either Erik or Jasper. This was initially a game of sitting and watching in safety whilst the two of them fought, then reaping the rewards when one of them won. One misstep and he had drawn the fire upon himself. He had basically tied a noose around his own neck.
Just when Hendrik was about to break out in a cold sweat, Erik suddenly laughed. The latter stared at Jasper and spoke insidiously.
“Laine, I have a habit and that’s regardless if I want it or not, no one else can take away whatever I have my eye on!
“However, since you want to take it away, that means you’re the enemy!”
As he spoke, Erik stretched out his index finger and pointed at Jasper. “It’s been a while since someone dares to snatch something from me in Swallow Capital. Combe is nothing good, but you, maybe you’re nothing at all!”
Jasper looked at Erik plainly and said calmly, “So what if I want to take it?”
Erik laughed out loud upon hearing this. He then stared at Jasper ferociously. “Then, you should go to hell!
“The Turner family is not comparable to these pieces of trash like the Combes. If you offend me, I can make you suffer a pain worse than death!”
Henry clicked his tongue and sneered, “If I didn’t know any better I would’ve thought that you’re the king. How arrogant of you. Don’t be all bark and no bite. What do you wanna do? Come on, do you think I’m afraid of you?”
Erik gave Henry an insidious look. The former then stood up and said, “Sure. Come on, let’s see who’ll chicken out in the end.
“Mr. Laine, you’ve recently acquired Easy Media, yes? Consider it my defeat if your company is still in business tomorrow!
“Also, Combe, you played me for a fool. Just you wait, I won’t let you off the hook either!”
Erik smashed the cup and stormed out after he said that.
The atmosphere in the room fell into an unprecedented silence.
After a long while, Jasper looked at Hendrik who wore a gloomy expression. The former chuckled and said, “Do you know what it’s meant by tying a noose around your own neck, Mr. Combe?”
Hendrik gritted his teeth and said nothing.
Jacob could not help but say, “Don’t be so pleased. Erik won’t let you off the hook now. Let’s just see what will happen to you.”
Jasper chuckled and said, “I’ve offended all kinds of people since my debut. There aren’t over 100 of them in total, but there are at least 80 of them. Erik is not the first nor the last, let alone the strongest.
“I have a solution to my grievances with him, but the Combe family is done for.”
After saying this, Jasper got up and turned around to leave.
Henry also stood up and spat on the father and sons who were wearing unsightly expressions. “You three idiots, are mental handicaps also inherited? Scheming when you’re so incompetent yourselves, do you think of yourselves as Napoleon? What a joke. Just wait for your deaths!
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Jasper asked Henry with a deep expression as they exited Shallow Grass Hall, “How much do you know about this Turner family?”
Henry’s expression was ugly as he said, “They’re difficult to deal with. The power of the old master in their family is no less than my grandfather’s.
“There’s this one thing he said that isn’t wrong. The main power of our Law family resides in Harbor City. In Swallow Capital, however, the Turner family can be said to be the stronger family.
“There are a total of three generations in the Turner family now and Erik Turner is the most brilliant of the third generation. They’ve been involved in business and politics since the second generation, basically combining the two.
“The Turner family is very strong especially in terms of capital. You know of Empire Bank, yes? Their family is their second-largest shareholder. Not to mention that the largest local media company in Swallow Capital, Motley Media, is also owned by the Turners. Erik Turner is primarily in charge of it.”
After reaching this point, Henry frowned and said, “The strength of their family is inviolable. Motley Media is a listed company and its market value is less than two billion dollars.
“But it was handed over to Erik to manage. On the one hand, Erik has the capability. On the other hand, it also shows that the Turner family’s capital is solid.”
Motley Media… Empire Bank… Jasper frowned. Motley Media was nothing, but being the second-largest shareholder of Empire Bank, this meant something.
The banking industry had always been an exclusive industry for those with large capitals. Ordinary people simply could not engage in it.
Thinking of the rumors involving the two companies from his previous life, Jasper suddenly asked, “Does the Turner family still have a holding corporation?”
Henry was surprised. “How did you know? Few people know about this. I only heard some news of it when my dad talked to me about it before. Navy Capital Holdings Group belongs to them.
“This Navy Capital Holdings Group is very low profile. Even within the same industry, not many people have heard of it, but their capabilities are simply outrageous. The group is involved in high-end industries, such as insurance, banking, and securities. They only engage in these big businesses.”
Jasper exhaled and said, “This explains it.”
“What’s the explanation? What did you think of?” Henry asked curiously.
Jasper said with a smile, “It’s nothing. I’m thinking of a way to deal with Erik and now I have an idea. Since Motley Media is a listed company, it’s easy to deal with. It won’t be a big deal since the market value is around two billion dollars or more.”
Henry heard this and frowned, saying, “Motley Media may be nothing, but this is the Turner family’s property. If you move against Motley Media, the Turners can mobilize huge funds to support it at any time. In the end, the ones who may fall into the pit may be us.”
“A family like the Turners won’t get into a full-scale war with us over trivial matters,” Jasper said indifferently.
“And if they really do that…”
Jasper’s voice was lowered as he clenched his fist lightly. His tone was gentle but forceful as he said, “I can raise at least ten billion in a week. If that doesn’t work, we’ll go to Harbor City. I’m confident we can at least get 30 billion in capital.
“With more than 40 billion in funds in this domestic plate of the industry, I have the confidence to be able to flip their table even if God is right in front of me.”
Henry listened till his blood surged. He could not help say, “Rest assured. Even if it’s 50 billion, much less 30, our Law family will definitely fork it out.”
Jasper chuckled and patted Henry’s shoulder.
Prosperity brought friends and adversity tested them. The Law family was definitely his most steadfast ally and Jasper knew this fact well.
“There’s no need to be so pessimistic. Things have not reached that point. We have an ace in the hole so we need not be afraid of the other party raining an all-out war on us. But in any case, I will definitely move against Erik’s Motley Media,” Jasper said lightly.
Back at the hotel, Anna, who had already returned, quickly learned of the situation.
“Those Turners are intolerable bullies.” Anna’s expression was ice-cold.
“Do you want to go up against Erik Turner?” Anna asked Jasper.
Jasper nodded and said apathetically, “I’ve never been one not to return a favor.”
Anna smiled and said, “Good. Wait for me for a while.”
After saying this, Anna left to make a phone call.
On the side, Henry looked on and was shocked.
“My little sister doesn’t usually have a bone to pick with others but when she’s angered and does take action, her methods are more aggressive than anyone else’s,” Henry said to Jasper quietly.
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Puzzled, Jasper asked, “From what I can see, she’s not someone who starts a fight with others easily or uses underhanded means. Do you really need to be so afraid?”
“Damn, you may think that you’ve seen how she does things, but you don’t know that she has a really broad network. I don’t know how many resources she has, but she can basically settle the issue for me whenever something happens to me…”
As Henry said this, he seemed to have realized that saying so would greatly affect his reputation as the big brother.
He let out a dry cough before continuing, “Anyway, my dad even told me before that if Anna had been born before me or if she was a boy, then I wouldn’t have stood a chance at getting the Laws’ inheritance. I’m sure you know what this means.”
When they were talking, Anna came back and stared coldly at Henry. “Did you say something nasty about me?”
Henry quickly laughed dryly and said, “No, I didn’t. I was praising you.”
Anna snorted, then walked up to Jasper and said, “As Erik is involved in the media industry, he keeps close contact with those in Harbor City. I just contacted a person who was once in frequent contact with him and he holds compromising materials on Erik, which I think will be useful to you.”
Henry cocked his ears when he heard what she said. He asked curiously, “What compromising materials? Normal materials are useless when you’re dealing with a man like that.”
Anna sneered. “A material of him fooling around with a few ladyboys after taking drugs. Is this enough?”
Jasper, “…”
Henry, “…”
The usual news about corruption and bribery would have no effect at all on children from aristocratic families.
However, if the news of Erik fooling around with some ladyboys after taking drugs spread to the Turner family, Erik would be done for without needing Jasper to do anything at all.
Most of the time, the struggles and conflicts in a wealthy and distinguished family were particularly tragic. Even so, most of the seniors would be glad to see it happen. After all, this was just like the law of the jungle. The winner who survived the struggle would also be the strongest and the most capable of leading the family toward a glorious future.
It was precisely because of this that the compromising material on Erik was enough to have him consigned to eternal damnation.
Jasper looked at Anna with a bizarre expression. ‘She has really powerful means,’ he thought.
It only took her a few minutes to obtain such materials?
Anna blushed a little, and she explained in a low voice, “Actually, I don’t usually do things like this.”
As she was saying, she looked at Jasper uneasily. She appeared afraid that she would ruin her image in Jasper’s eyes.
Jasper coughed to clear his throat and said slowly, “I believe you.”
At this point in time, the esteemed and most ruthless queen of JW Consortium had exhibited her power for the first time.
In the future, there would be people in JW Consortium who would be brave enough to slam the table and argue with Jasper. There would also be people who would stick to their own principles and chose not to do things for Jasper’s sake.
However, no one dared to offend Her Majesty Anna Law… No one could compare to her ruthlessness.
In the blink of an eye, it was already the second day.
The sun was shining brightly when Jasper received a call from a senior executive of Easy Media, saying that the company had recently made a cooperative negotiative but their partner had breached the contract completely, causing them to suffer heavy losses.
No doubt, Erik had started taking action against him through Motley Media and the Turners’ powers.
In response to this, Jasper gave all Easy Media employees a holiday.
Now that he had a plan to deal with Erik, nothing he did would affect his plan.
He would let him enjoy himself first. It was also the perfect time for the employees to take a break. Then, he would reorganize!
He turned on the computer in the hotel room.
From this moment onward, the domestic stock market would set off another bloody storm!
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Following the good news of the Olympic Games, the domestic stock market thrived during this period with the stocks booming.
Jasper pulled out Motley Media’s stocks and studied the short-term trend carefully, realizing that there were obvious signs of a dealer in Motley Media’s stocks.
This dealer was different from the traditional dealers who would buy stocks at a low price and then raise the price and pull out.
This dealer in Motley Media was probably a long-term one. He was constantly absorbing the retailers’ stocks. Seemingly afraid of being discovered, this was all done in an extremely subtle manner, hence there was no major stir in the market.
As time went by, Motley Media’s stock price would gradually rise.
The stock investors had not noticed it yet because the dealer’s movement was extremely subtle and done with enough patience.
When the stock investors finally realized the decreasing circulating stocks and increasing stock prices, that was when Motley Media would surge into a hot stock.
After living two lifetimes and accumulating more than 40 years of experience in the stock market, Jasper knew that this dealer could only be one person.
The Turners themselves were speculating this stock.
It was strictly forbidden for shareholders to speculate their own company’s stocks.
Without hesitating, Jasper transferred one billion in funds into his security account, and he began to buy the retailers’ stocks at a lower price.
Unlike other dealers that moved stealthily, Jasper placed a large buy order directly.
The entire tape of more than two billion surged up a bar after Jasper threw in a big order.
At the same time, Jasper gave a call to Jake Cullen, who was far away in Harbor City, and ordered him to enter the market with his traders at the same time.
Not only that, Henry, who had been displeased with Erik a long time ago, joined in as well.
However, to avoid the spread of this impact, Henry did not involve the Laws. Instead, he used his own network to build a team of traders with his own money and began buying Motley Media’s shares.
All three parties attacked in unison, and Motley Media’s stock price soared. In just half an hour, the dealers noticed something amiss and began to increase their efforts to acquire more stocks.
Unfortunately, they were too slow. Motley Media’s stock price had hit the limit up before they could acquire any stocks.
“That’s the end of today’s battle.”
Jasper shut his computer, turned around to take a cup of hot tea that Anna made him, and thanked her with a smile.
Henry was a bit displeased. “Why is there even a darn limit up setting? We still need to wait several more days before we can buy enough stocks.”
Jasper laughed and said, “When two armies confront each other, they pay attention to pre-planning and the mobilization of resources. A few months is simply not enough for preparation. This is already considered fast enough.”
Henry curled his lips and stood up, saying, “I’m going to participate in a meeting about the construction of Olympic Village and several other venues today. Basically, it’s just to discuss with the higher-ups each of our opinions for reference.”
Jasper said, “Hold on.”
While talking, Jasper took out a folder and handed it to Henry. He said, “Take this with you. I pulled an all-nighter for this. It’ll probably help you in your meeting.”
Henry opened the folder curiously, and after taking a few glances, his eyes widened.
Although Henry did not understand architectural design, he, who grew up in the Law family, knew more things than most people. He could tell at one glance if a design was good or bad.
At the sight of the document that was in his hand at the moment, Henry could feel his scalp tingling.
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“Aquatic Center… Honeycomb Stadium… You designed these yourself!?” Henry said, looking at Jasper in astonishment.
Anna grew interested when she saw this and walked over to take a look.
She had a background in fashion design, and although it was a completely different concept from architectural design, she understood how this worked by analogy. Anna was relatively better and more professional at visual perception than Henry.
She could tell at a glance that this was the most creative design ever.
Not only did it carry a profound significance that many people in the country cared a lot about, but it was also a stroke of genius design in terms of aesthetics.
“This document is worth a lot of money,” Anna exclaimed.
Jasper smiled and said, “I guess you can say that I had a sudden burst of inspiration. This is just my suggestion. I have no idea whether this architectural design can be realized nor do I know anything about the specific design. We will need professionals for it.”
Henry said excitedly, “I’m quite confident now that I have this document. I’ll show this document to my dad later…
“By the way, I told my dad about you last night and he said that he’ll come to Swallow Capital to discuss this with you. He wants to invite you to become a shareholder so that we can make a fortune together.”
As Henry spoke, he looked rather troubled, saying, “I thought our family will be the one to help you make a fortune this time, but with this document, I have a feeling that you’re the one helping our family instead.”
Jasper smiled and said, “Without the Laws’ resources, JW is far from qualified to participate in such a major project domestically. I call this mutual benefit.”
Jasper was not trying to sound polite either. Without the Laws, it would have been really difficult for him to have a finger in every pie.
It was a good thing that the Laws were willing to bring him along.
In business, apart from mutual friendship, profit was the most fundamental.
Being a freeloader once or twice was fine, but as time went by, it might not necessarily be good for the relationship between both parties.
In Jasper’s case, this document’s creativity that was adopted from the future had placed him in a win-win situation no matter who he worked with, and this was what made Jasper so valuable.
When both parties’ values were evident, only then would their cooperation be lasting and loyal.
When Henry got the document, he was really excited to carry his family’s huge burden. He walked out of the hotel to attend the meeting without stopping to rest.
Anna invited Jasper out for a walk as well.
Of course, Jasper did not refuse.
The two walked downstairs while talking and laughing. As soon as they walked to the hotel lobby, Jasper saw Erik sitting cross-legged while looking at him with a smug expression on his face. From the look on his face, anyone could tell that he was intentionally waiting there for him.
“Hey, I was wondering why Henry is so close to you. It turns out that you’ve moved in with the Laws eh, boy toy?” Erik said in a lukewarm tone. Looking at Anna’s face as she smiled like a blooming flower while standing next to Jasper, a touch of jealousy and greed flashed in his eyes.
As Erik spoke, he stood up and put his hands in his pockets. He walked over sullenly.
“Do you know how powerful I am now, kid? If I say that your company will go bankrupt, it’ll go bankrupt. All of Easy Media’s deals have fallen through, right? Hahahaha!
“This is only the first wave!”
Erik was both triumphant and arrogant. “Next, relevant departments will investigate your company. If they find something illegal, then you’ll have to face the consequences!
“It’s not too late to beg for mercy. Why don’t you get down on your knees and bark like a dog? If I’m happy with your barking, I might consider letting you off.”
Erik leaned over slightly, moved his annoying face toward Jasper, and said sarcastically, “Are you mad? That’s how powerful I am! No one can save you even if you die of anger, hahaha!”
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Facing Erik’s aggressiveness, Jasper stepped back slightly while furrowing his brows. He looked a little disgusted. He even pulled Anna with him.
It was like he had bumped into a stinky beggar on the streets, afraid that he would get choked by the pungent smell.
Jasper’s actions triggered Erik.
“What do you mean by that? What do you think I am? A beggar or a bug?” Erik said sullenly.
Jasper said mildly, “Looks like we’re on the same page. Otherwise, why would you say words such as beggars and bugs?”
“Pfft.” Anna could not help but laugh.
Erik’s gaze grew darker and colder.
This was how it was with men’s conflicts. When a woman was involved, the conflict between both men would intensify manyfold.
Besides, Erik hated Jasper’s guts.
At this moment, Erik felt that Jasper had trampled on his dignity.
He was very upset. He clearly had the upper hand. He had even taken the initiative to come up to taunt Jasper, so Jasper should be the one to get mad instead.
“What are you so proud of?
“You must be hopping mad inside but you’re pretending to look calm, huh?”
Erik sneered and said, “When Easy Media is destroyed, I’d like to see how you’re going to keep pretending!”
Anna looked at Erik indifferently and said, “We don’t even know who will win yet, why are you so eager to show off?”
Erik glanced at Anna, and for some reason, Erik would put away his vicious and arrogant aura when facing her. He was afraid that he would seem too presumptuous.
However, this was something he had never felt before when he faced Henry.
It was clear that Erik was more apprehensive of Anna than Henry.
“Anna, this is between Jasper and me. It has nothing to do with you,” Erik said in a deep voice.
Anna said coldly, “Jasper is the Laws’ ally. If you lay a finger on him, you’re laying a finger on the Laws. Who are you to say that this has nothing to do with me?”
Erik’s complexion changed slightly when he heard what she said. He pointed at Jasper and said, “He’s just a boy toy, no? You must be out of your mind, Anna. You can get all sorts of men with your family background and appearance, why choose this idiot?”
Anna’s expression sank as she said coldly, “Watch your mouth, Erik Turner! You’d better clean that mouth of yours!”
Erik’s face was as black as ink as he gritted his teeth, feeling wronged as resentment bubbled within him.
He could not believe that he was swallowing his anger like that, so afraid to even irritate Anna at this moment.
At the sight of this, Jasper could not help but look at Anna in a new light. After all, she had always been meek and obedient in front of him.
What earth-shattering things had this woman done before he met her?
She had her big brother completely wrapped around her little finger.
Now, even Erik, a fearless trust fund baby, revered her?
At this point, Erik’s phone rang.
Erik quickly connected the call to get himself out of the embarrassing situation.
The person on the other end said something and Erik’s expression started sinking at a rate that was visible to the naked eye.
After a while, Erik hung up and looked at Jasper coldly. “You’re acquiring Motley Media’s stocks?”
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Jasper said mildly, “I thought you received the news a long time ago. Are you only receiving the news now? Looks like things aren’t going so well for Motley Media’s chairman, eh?”
Erik gritted his teeth.
Indeed, although he was Motley Media’s president, there were many people in the Turner family who were unhappy about this and often set up obstacles to hinder him.
This was such an important matter yet he was only informed about it now. Clearly, someone had put obstacles in his way.
Erik said with an ice-cold face, “How dare you attack Motley Media, Jasper Laine?! You must have a death wish.”
Jasper said insipidly, “You should have thought of this when you attacked Easy Media. I was just taking necessary countermeasures.
“What’s wrong? Only you can fight me and I’m not allowed to fight back? I didn’t know this logic exists.”
Erik was so furious he burst out laughing. “Do you think you’re capable of fighting back? You can’t even recognize what’s good for you. You’re simply seeking your own doom!
“How many people gave up resisting and knelt down to beg for mercy when they found out that I’m going to deal with them? Who the f*ck do you think you are, Jasper? How dare you fight back?!”
Jasper looked at Erik coldly and said, “I’m sorry, but I’m an unyielding man, so it’s impossible for me not to fight back.”
Erik flashed a sinister smile and raised his hand, pointing at Jasper while saying, “Okay, an unyielding man, huh? Sure, let’s see who will be the last man standing!”
After saying these words, Erik turned around and left with a gloomy expression.
He was vigilant about the sudden jump in Motley Media’s stock price but never would have thought that Jasper would be so bold to touch Motley Media. He did so with such decisiveness too. It seemed like he needed to go back as soon as possible to deal with this matter.
In addition to that, he must punish Jasper for his arrogance!
After walking out of the hotel’s entrance, Erik’s eyes shifted and he made a call immediately.
“It’s me, Erik.
“I heard that Jasper is really close to Jim Yapp… Yes, teach Jim a lesson and let him know that he will face very serious consequences for following the wrong person.”
When Anna saw Erik leaving in a rage, she said to Jasper, “This person is an extremist. He can do anything. He won’t let this matter drop so easily.”
Jasper said nonchalantly, “What can he possibly do? Does he think he can shut the domestic stock market down after what happened there? He can’t stop this from happening. If he uses other means to deal with us, then we’ll just endure it.
“When we have enough stocks in hand after a few days, that’s when it’ll be his doom.”
Anna nodded in agreement.
…
In the evening, Jim was driving to the entrance of a reputable high school while humming.
It was his son’s birthday today and he and his wife had decided to host a celebration for him.
In addition to that, Jasper had helped him tremendously during this period of time. He had successfully acquired George Powell’s consulting company. With his company’s smooth development, business was booming. Everything was moving in the right direction.
Therefore, Jim was in a good mood. He was wondering if he should invite Jasper over tonight as well so that his family could thank him themselves.
At the thought of this, he asked his wife who was sitting at the front passenger seat and holding a cake to keep an eye on the entrance of the school while he gave Jasper a call.
As soon as the call was connected, several burly men suddenly surrounded the car from all sides. Before Jim knew what was happening, both car doors were opened and he heard his wife yelp.
Anxious, Jim tossed his phone aside, and before he could say anything to those men, the clubs they held in their hands started raining down on the couple.
In a shopping mall on the other side of Swallow Capital, Jasper listened to the commotion coming from the phone. He heard the cursing and yelling of strangers as well as Jim’s screams.
“Jim is in trouble!”
Jasper stood up abruptly, anger coursing through his veins.
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It was in the hospital when Jasper saw Jim again.
Covered in blood, Jim was lying weakly on the hospital bed. He had just regained consciousness after receiving emergency treatment.
When he opened his eyes and saw Jasper, Jim asked hastily, “Jasper, my wife…”
Jasper pressed Jim down and said, “Don’t worry, she’s fine. Her injuries are less severe than yours. They’re just superficial wounds. The doctors are treating her wounds as we speak.”
Jim breathed a sigh of relief.
“Dad!” A teenager squeezed through the crowd and walked over while choking with sobs.
Jim consoled his son and said, “I’m okay.”
Jim spoke to his son for a while before sending him out to check on his mother. He then turned around to say to Jasper, “I’m sorry you had to make this trip, Jasper.”
Jasper said, “I should be the one feeling sorry. You’re in trouble because of me. I didn’t know where you were, but someone called the cops in the end. It was only after the hospital called me that I rushed over.”
Jim sighed and said, “I was about to pick up my son from school today and planned to invite you over for dinner. I didn’t expect this to happen. It’s the Combes, huh?”
Jasper did not intend to tell Jim about the Turners lest he felt more pressured.
“It’s not the Combes. I’ll take care of this for you. They won’t give you trouble anymore.”
Jim said to Jasper seriously, “I think these people are trying to warn you, that’s why they attacked me. These people can do anything. You must be careful.”
When Jasper saw how sensible Jim was, he said earnestly, “I’ll pay attention to that. The doctor said you need to be hospitalized, so while you’re recuperating in the hospital, I’ll ask Julian to take your son to school and pick him up after.”
Jim said in a hurry, “No, they aren’t bold enough to attack a child. That’s just plain cruel. Julian needs to protect you because you’re the one who is in most danger right now.”
Jasper said seriously, “I have my own means. Don’t worry about it.”
“Oh, what sort of means? Let’s hear them.”
A grating voice was heard.
The door of the ward was pushed open and Erik walked in grinning from ear to ear as he stared at Jim who lay on the bed with gauze and bandages wrapped all over him. He tutted.
“Tsk, tsk, look how pitiful you look. You must be Jim, right? Does it hurt? Hahaha.”
Jasper stood up and looked at Erik, saying, “You’re more shameless than I thought.”
Erik roared with laughter and asked, “Are you angry?”
As he said that, Erik moved closer, looking carefully at Jasper and saying in surprise, “Are you really angry?
“Then it’s really worth it. I did so many things and even came over in person just to see the angry look on your face.”
As Erik spoke, he laughed and said smugly, “The angry and helpless look on your face just makes me so f*cking happy!”
“Do you really think you’re capable of making me mad?”
Despite Jasper’s calm tone, his aura revealed that a storm was brewing.
Erik sneered. He was filled with contempt and disdain as he said, “I feel sick when I look at your pretentious face. I’m pissing you off on purpose. What can you do?”
Erik patted the hospital bed and sneered. “This is just a warning, kid. You’d better keep this in mind and be smart. Close position for all the Motley Media stocks you acquired today.
“Otherwise, no one knows who will be the next one lying on the hospital bed next time.”
Jasper said in a lukewarm tone, “Is that why you’re here? Just to tell me to sell off Motley Media’s stocks?”
Erik said sullenly, “What else? Of course, I’m also just dropping by to see you tremble in fear.”
Jasper smiled lightly. “Well, I’m not trembling in fear. You must be really disappointed, huh?”
“Oh, right, there’s even more disappointing news for you. I won’t sell off Motley Media’s stocks and will instead increase acquisition.”
Erik’s complexion darkened gradually. “So you’re going to fight me to the end, huh?”
Jasper pointed at Jim who was on the hospital bed with an edge in his gaze. “You’ll pay for his and his family’s injuries sooner or later!”
“Idiot!”
Erik sneered, “Who the hell do you think you are? Since I’ve done it, that means I’m not afraid of your so-called retaliation!
“Since you insist on fighting with me, sure, bring it on then. Don’t think I won’t touch you just because you bought some f*cking stocks of Motley Media. I won’t hesitate to end you!”
Jasper looked at Erik coldly. “I’ll be waiting for you to make a move then.”
With a sneer, Erik said, “Let’s hope you can still act so pompously in front of me the next time we meet!”
At this moment, Jasper’s phone rang.
It was a call from Anna.
“I’ve contacted several friends. Several domestic brokers who hold Motley Media’s stocks have agreed to transfer the stocks to us at about 15% premium, which will cost about 60 million in total.”
Jasper said calmly, “Take it. I’ll transfer the money to your account later. Make the deal as soon as possible.”
Anna said softly, “Okay, I’ll get it done soon.”
“Thanks,” Jasper said.
Anna chuckled and hung up.
Erik stared at Jasper coldly. His instincts told him that the call Jasper received had something to do with him.
“Whose call was that? What did you do this time?!” Erik asked sullenly.
Jasper shrugged and said mildly, “Nothing. I just bought some shares of Motley Media from a few big brokers. My acquisition speed was too slow, so it would be easier if I acquired their stocks directly.”
“Jasper, you have a f*cking death wish!” Erik roared.
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Erik was eager to end Jasper’s life right now.
He was clearly at an advantage every time he came to Jasper. He would try to mock Jasper and then admire the exasperated look on his face so the man would regret going against him.
Toward the end, however, he would always be the one who ends up suffering a crushing defeat.
He had indeed gotten an exasperated reaction out of someone, but that someone was him instead!
He had been warned by the elders in the family today because of the unusual jump in Motley Media’s stocks.
If news that Jasper had acquired Motley Media’s stocks from these brokers spread out…
His family would no doubt be skeptical of his ability to continue leading Motley Media.
Erik never would have expected Jasper to act so quickly and decisively, going straight to the brokers to acquire stocks.
One must know that those brokers were blood-sucking vampires who would ask for more than 10% or 20% premium or they would not sell their stocks.
However, facts had proven that Jasper did buy them!
“Are you crazy? Do you have too much money with nowhere to spend?! Why are you spending several hundred million dollars to acquire Motley Media’s stocks just to hammer the market?! Is it really necessary to cause destruction for the both of us in which you’ll have to suffer heavy losses as well?”
Erik stared ferociously at Jasper and raged.
Jasper smiled and said slowly, “Is several hundred million dollars a lot? Will the young master of the Turner family even care about the loss of hundreds of millions? Well, I certainly don’t. There are always ways to earn money, but not many opportunities to watch the fascinating expressions on Young Master Turner’s face.”
Erik gasped, feeling a malicious fire surging from the pit of his stomach. It made him feel so uncomfortable that it was like he was being pricked by needles.
If he could, he would certainly choke Jasper to death right now.
He had never loathed a person this much.
“Jasper, nothing good will come out of this for you. Why don’t we each take a step back?”
A flame of humiliation flickered in Erik’s eyes. In his opinion, he had saved Jasper’s dignity big time by saying those words.
“Each take a step back?”
Jasper smiled and pointed at Jim who was lying on the hospital bed. He said, “Sure, why don’t you pay back the injuries you inflicted upon him inch by inch, and when you’re done paying them all back, I’ll then discuss with you how we can both take a step back?”
Erik clenched his fist tightly, staring coldly at Jasper with a sharp gaze. “You really want to have a life and death struggle with me, huh? If all else fails, I’ll just go back and admit my mistakes then use the Turners’ resources! When the time comes, you won’t be able to end this even if you want to!”
“Erik,” Jasper said lightly, “I’m afraid that you still don’t understand. From the moment you sent someone to beat Jim up, the fight between us had already begun!”
Erik did not say any more. He glanced coldly at Jasper then turned around and left.
In the ward.
Jasper watched calmly as Erik left the ward, his eyes as cold as an iceberg.
“Who is he, Jasper?” Jim finally asked.
Jasper gave Jim a reassuring smile, saying, “The mastermind behind all this, but it’s fine now. I have ways to deal with him. I’m sorry for dragging you down with me.”
Jim shook his head and said, “I’m not afraid, but you, Jasper, have to protect yourself. These people will do anything.”
Jasper smiled and said, “I know my limits.”
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When Jasper returned to the hotel, Henry was seen boasting to Anna about his extraordinary achievements in the meeting today and how great of an achievement he had made.
“The magnate that presided over the meeting praised me three times in a row for the excellent plan I gave them and said that he’ll give careful considerations for it. Other families and all those idiots in the company are just a bunch of dumb geese. Oh, that was so incredibly cool, hahaha!”
As she drank her juice, Anna frowned at Henry who was standing in the center of the living room blabbering away. She said, “You’re blocking the TV.”
Henry walked away cursing and scolding.
Anna glanced at him with a lukewarm gaze and said, “You only got the chance to be in the limelight because of the creative design Jasper gave you. You must remember his kindness.”
Henry said enviously, “Oh, enough, Sis. If we both fart, then my fart will always be the smelly one while Jasper’s will be the fragrant one.”
Anna frowned and criticized him, “How vulgar!”
After thinking for a while, she said again, “You’re right, though.”
Henry nearly vomited blood out of anger.
Jasper came back at the right time, and Henry ran over with a serious expression.
“I heard that the idiot Erik came again today?”
Jasper nodded and roughly told him what had happened.
Henry roared with anger, “F*ck, he’s so arrogant! Should I get some men to put him in a sack and toss him into the sea?”
Jasper was caught between laughter and tears. “You look pretty skilled. You must’ve used this method many times before, huh?”
For the first time ever, Henry was honest. “I’ve used it many times indeed, and it works every time.”
Jasper waved his hand and said, “This is an underhanded trick used by kids and is better kept under the table. It’s no fun, and they’ll also have something to use against you.”
“The Turners sickens me. They turned up at the meeting today as well. Damn, they’re all the same, arrogant as if they’re kings themselves. Like us, they’re also trying to snatch the Olympic Village project.”
Henry said with a sullen expression.
“They won’t be able to snatch it away,” Jasper said lightly.
Since learning about the Olympic Village project, Jasper had regarded this as something that was in his grasp. He would never let anyone touch it.
This was related to his business topology, so even if a much higher-level force came into the picture, Jasper would not give in to them—let alone the Turners.
…
In one of the villas in Swallow Capital, Erik slammed the wine glass in his hand down. The more he thought about it, the more upset he was. He walked back and forth with his hands behind his back and suddenly took out his phone.
“It’s me, Erik.”
“How can I help, Mr. Turner?” On the other end of the phone, a senior executive of Motley Media was heard saying reverently. This person was also Erik’s trustworthy confidant.
“There’s an unusual jump in the company’s stock price today and it has brought a terrible impact. Keep a close eye tomorrow. If the other party continues to acquire stocks, then we will sell the shares on hand. But if he sells his stocks directly, then we will use the company’s funds to take over,” Erik said in a sinister voice.
The senior executive said hesitantly, “Sir, taking over isn’t the main issue here. It’s illegal for the other party to buy and for us to sell. If the Securities Regulatory Commission catches us, then we will be in big trouble.”
Erik roared furiously, “This is my decision. I’m informing you, not discussing it with you. I, the chairman, am responsible for the consequences, so what are you afraid of?! Have you forgotten that I’m a Turner?! Who will have the audacity to control me?!”