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.”

and said, “I have to admit that Jasper Laine is a wondrous businessman. However, this does not mean that the board of directors will accept your excuse. To them,

team over. They can investigate all they like. However, if Jasper

our directors’ choice. There is no way for me to prevent it from happening,” he

you can use your veto power to veto their review of the listing,” Celine

now? Are you asking me to go against those directors because of

bet my entire

froze on his face. He pinned a deep gaze on Celine and asked her solemnly, “Do you know what you’re

no circumstances can you stop the listing. If any problem arise, I’ll resign immediately,” Celine said

silent

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

door closing could be heard. He then continued to

too much at stake. If something unexpected happens, you will not be able to continue working in the financial industry for the rest of your life. This does not just

this once,

a sigh and said, “I’m afraid that your

a hundred US dollars, I will voluntarily resign as well. I will also compensate the investment bank for their loss with an amount three times the commission. I’m giving you my word as the second-in-line heir to the Maynard family. Is

across the oceans and rang out loud

calm and determined look on her face, in

hundred US dollars? Do you know what a share price of a hundred US dollars means? After Nasdaq went through the Internet bubble, there are only a few

not say anything. She understood what Paulson was implying more

come up with such a bargain, the directors would never

Celine continued stare directly

whenever she

try my best,” Paulson said and hung

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