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.”

does not mean that the board of directors will accept your excuse. To them, this listing case is indeed rewarding, but they are more concerned about the possibility

against the headquarters’ decision to send an investigation team over. They can investigate all they like. However, if Jasper cancels his deal with us over

our directors’ choice. There is no way for me to prevent it from

chairman, you can use your veto power to

me to go against those directors because of Jasper Laine?

my entire career on this!”

deep gaze on Celine

stop the listing. If any problem

silent for

then, someone knocked on the door to Paulson’s on the other end of the line. His secretary had

matter to handle right now,” Paulson said. After that, the sound of the door closing could be heard. He then continued to face the screen to look at Celine. “Celine, your

to continue working in the financial industry for the rest of your life. This does not just apply to Wall Street.

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

“I’m afraid that your guarantee isn’t enough to change the minds of those

voluntarily resign as well. I will also compensate the investment bank for their loss with an amount three times the commission. I’m

across the oceans and rang out loud and clear

determined look

means? After Nasdaq went through the Internet bubble, there

what Paulson was implying more than anyone

up with such a

directly into

not say anything either. He had watched Celine grow up and understood that whenever she showed such an expression,

Paulson said and hung up on the video

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