Life at the Top

Haddock Mining Group.

The country’s first large private mining company. While it was a private capital, Waterhoof City Mining Group owned 32% of its shares and the IBCS owned 19%. To some degree, it could be seen as a state-owned enterprise.

Its franchise had always belonged to the Haddock Chamber of Commerce, meaning it was in Gale Hurlbutt’s hands.

After all, without the state’s funds, it was impossible to even get the license to mine, let alone open a mining business in the country. Mining fell under controlled resources, and it was not a trade that anyone could take as they wished.

At the same time, it was also a business enterprise on the stock market.

The moment JW Capital and Haddock Mining Group both released official statements, the latter’s share price began to rise.

At the same time in a manor in the outskirts of Nauritus City.

In the luxurious room, Sirius slammed his hand on the table with a bang and growled wretchedly. “What the f*ck is that b*stard Jasper doing?! Is he really going to fight to the death with us?!”

Conrad was the only person in the room beside Sirius, and he was currently focused on cutting the cigar in his hands.

Hearing him, Conrad replied calmly, “Calm down. Do you not find yourself being ridiculous? We’ve already gone past the point of reconciliation long ago. Or did you somehow think this won’t end with one party dead?

“There’s no rule under the sun stating that only we can attack but they cannot counter back. He just managed to hit you where it hurts this time.”

Sirius suppressed the anger within him and complained to Conrad, “You might not know this, Mr. Monty, but the Hanks family’s entire focus is on this one business. We were just about to import the goods for the year when Jasper destroyed our plans.

“The sales channels under us have been coming to find us in the past two days, saying that either we compensate for their losses as per the contracts signed, or we give them the goods. At this rate, the Hanks family will be over even without Jasper’s attack.”

one Waterhoof City manufacturer in the country.

you f*cking sly

expression did not betray his emotions. He smiled bitterly instead. “It’s not that easy. Business like this requires

Hanks family isn’t stupid.

the compensation,

go broke instantly if we compensate them according to the contracts. We’ve got an alliance, don’t

“Do you wish that I provide you with

as he did not expect Conrad to be so willing. He probed, saying,

such an industry, so how do you expect me to find you so

so as well. However, the Monty family’s money

Sirius’ expression soured.

was inevitable if even Conrad was not going

channels asked him to repay his debts, they had also been in contact with JW Electronics. A large

had been working with for a long time, so they told

Sirius felt lost.

how devastated Sirius looked, Conrad’s

not express what he felt for he knew that if the Monty family wanted

“Relax.”

his hand and explained calmly, “Patience is crucial to many things. Look at this cigar, for example. From planting to picking these tobacco leaves, to processing, fermenting, and

world would have less fascinating things if everyone

fragrant smoke wafted around the room, covering Conrad’s face slightly, making the man look

your situation. If Kennedy wants you to work for him, then it wouldn’t make sense for him to do nothing and watch you die. Just because I can’t do anything doesn’t mean

such a promise, Sirius’ expression smoothened out as he nodded. “Seems like that’s the only thing we can do now. I’m afraid I can only last five