Life at the Top

A video call that spanned the distance of half the earth was established.

Celine Maynard sat in front of the computer. She stared at the image of Paulson on the screen with a calm expression.

Due to the time difference, it was now afternoon on Paulson’s side of the world.

Evidently, he was extremely busy. After accepting the video call, he immediately said, “Celine, you have ten minutes to talk to me. There’s another important meeting that I need to attend in ten minutes’ time.”

Celine nodded to indicate that she understood. “In that case, I’ll get straight to the point. I don’t mind if the headquarter sends a team to investigate me, but Jasper Laine’s listing plan for Sena cannot be put on hold because of this,” she said intently.

Paulson shook his head. “Celine, although I’ve always admired your capabilities, you let your emotions get in the way this time,” he said in a regretful tone.

“You have to understand that the questions raised by the directors are perfectly reasonable, and they also have the right to do so. This is the power that has been granted to them during the shareholders’ general meeting, and I cannot do anything about it.”

Celine replied solemnly, “Even so, anyone can tell that this listing benefits not just Jasper, but also our investment bank, right? We cannot just push Jasper into the hands of our competitors just because a few directors disagree.

“If that happens, Layman and Merlene Investments will be laughing at us in their sleep.”

Paulson frowned. He fixed a deep gaze upon Celine and said, “Celine, tell me right now. Why did you take the initiative to reduce Jasper Laine’s commission by 20%?”

“I did that to win him over,” Celine replied immediately without thinking twice.

“As I had previously reported to you, Jasper Laine is undoubtedly a business prodigy that everyone is underestimating. Sena, which is an extremely high-achieving company in our eyes, is simply one of the many companies in the diverse group of businesses that he owns.

“I think that our investment bank will benefit greatly from working together with someone like that.”

board of directors will accept your excuse. To them,

I’m not against the headquarters’ decision to send an investigation team over. They can investigate all they like. However, if Jasper cancels his

“As I said, this is our directors’ choice.

veto

me to go against those directors because of Jasper Laine? What good

bet my entire

gaze on Celine and asked her solemnly, “Do you

no circumstances can you stop the listing. If any problem arise,

silent for some

to Paulson’s on the other end of the

moment as I have an important matter to handle right now,” Paulson said. After that, the sound of the door closing could be heard. He then continued

happens, you will not be able to continue working in the financial industry for

know what I’m doing. Please help me this once,

that your guarantee

less than a hundred US dollars, I will voluntarily resign as well. I will also compensate the

words traversed across the oceans and rang out

was wearing a calm and determined look on her

what a share price of a hundred US dollars means? After Nasdaq went through the Internet bubble, there are only a few dozen stocks worth more than

did not say anything. She understood what Paulson was implying more than

if she did not come up with such a bargain, the directors would never

Celine continued stare directly

whenever she showed such an expression, it

try my best,” Paulson said and

that, Celine leaned back on her chair in exhaustion. As she lowered her head, she caught sight of the red high-heels that she was currently wearing. Suddenly, she