Share
Chapter 174
Related chapters
Life at the Top Chapter 175
“Doesn’t that mean the people who are starting to invest in the internet now are screwed?” Henry asked. Jasper thought about how the dot-com bubble had popped in his past life and how multiple people in Harbor City had gone bankrupt overnight, turning to suicide through jumping off buildings.Some people even said that the ground in front of every high-rise in Harbor City was filled with blood afterward.Others said that while the police dealt with a case of suicide by jumping, someone else would jump from the building before the body below could even be moved away.It had been a heart-shuddering sight.“I suppose they dug their own graves,” Jasper replied plainly.“The United States currently leads the western capital since their economy is overheated and their loan interests are low. It urges investors to put money into the stock market, so there’s a large number of fluid funds there. Business’ financial statements end up looking great too.“Especially the internet industry.
Life at the Top Chapter 176
Zachary was in a meeting with senior executives of the group when he received Henry’s call.He raised a hand to halt the man speaking and picked up the phone.“It’s starting, Dad! Jasper’s plan is starting! Our stock traders need to get in position now!” Henry spoke agitatedly.Zachary, a man who rarely lost his composure, felt his emotions go haywire at his son’s words.“I’ve already contacted the professional team. Bring Jasper back immediately. There’s no safer or more quiet place in Harbor City than our home. The people and equipment will be waiting for him there.”With that, Zachary ended the meeting and rushed off, leaving behind the senior executives in the room to scratch their heads and share looks of confusion.On the way back, Zachary lined the people up while he texted Michael the details.Since they had already decided to involve Michael in this, there was no way they would neglect him when things were happening.Zachary was efficient. Everyone he had prepared was
Life at the Top Chapter 177
Up until that moment, Zack had no idea what the Law family and Jasper wanted him and his team to do. However, the shocking sight of 40 billion in cash signified that a storm had begun to brew over Harbor Stocks.He did not dare ask nor think into it, throwing away all thoughts that he should not have. He waited in focus for Jasper’s next order.Just then, the doors opened to reveal Zachary and Michael walking in with solemn expressions on their faces.“How’s it going, Jasper?” Zachary asked.Jasper relayed the information he had gotten from Jack.“Weresoft… is splitting up?” Zachary asked in disbelief.Michael was more sensitive, for he had switched to working in the finance industry, after all. “It’s going to affect a lot of people.”Jasper nodded. “From my understanding of Weresoft, there’s no way they’ll be so willing to split just because they’re forced to. However, once the news gets out, then it will come with drastic effects.”“Will this be what induces the popping of th
Life at the Top Chapter 178
Michael was enraged when Jasper talked back at him.After all, Michael was still his elder, especially in terms of working in the business world. His Gladness International was a large corporation.Everyone respected him, in front and behind his back.Yet Jasper’s words had cornered him and made it difficult for him to accept.“We’ve already agreed, Mr. Lane. I need to have absolute authority,” Jasper stated.Michael replied roughly, “All I did was make a suggestion. You’re the one who’s acting like a tyrant who won’t listen to others’ opinions.”“I didn’t say that I won’t, but I’m trying to think and make a decision here. Your self-righteous suggestion will only divert my attention.” Jasper’s expression hardened at Michael’s accusation.“We’re a team now. If we win, we split the winnings, and if we lose, we all shoulder the blame. If you’ve already decided to give me the full authority, then I’ll greatly appreciate it if you remain a silent bystander most of the time, Mr. Lane.
Life at the Top Chapter 179
At that moment, fierce competition began among the people who were watching the rise and fall of the internet sector in Harbor Stocks. A large number of funds were entering the market every second.Bearish people wanted to knock down the stock prices, bringing down with them all of Harbor Stocks and its Hansel Index. Meanwhile, bullish people continued to defend their territory and refused to let the prices drop so easily.A war without the use of gunpowder continued to spread.At that moment, in a quiet villa within Harbor City, the clicking of keyboards continued to sound out.Kennedy stared at the display screen solemnly and kept firing orders.A short distance away, Rogers sat idly as he sipped red wine.“We’ve accumulated enough bargaining chips, Mr. Rogers,” Kennedy turned to tell Rogers.Rogers put the glass of red wine down and looked at the screen, a playful smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he spoke, “News of Weresoft in the United States should’ve arrived at
Life at the Top Chapter 180
In the futures market, one could decide whether they wanted to buy or to sell. In other words, to take a bullish or a bearish stand.It was a simple idea. Taking the bullish stand meant that you believed the stock index would increase, so when it did, you earned profits.Taking the bearish stand meant that you believed the index would drop, so when it did, you earned profits.All in all, it was a gamble of whether the stock indexes would drop or rise.Jasper believed that the Hansel Index would drop, so he chose to take a bearish stand.When in truth, the falling of the Hansel Index was a trend that not even God could change.The figurative tsunami had appeared at sea level, and the only thing anyone could do now was run as high up as possible, since stopping the tsunami was impossible.With both Weresoft losing the antitrust lawsuit and Barron’s article, sorrow filled Harbor City’s stock market.The entire market was starting to crash, and retail investors were trying to escap
Life at the Top Chapter 181
Gulping, Zack licked his dry lips and did his best to stop his voice from shaking. “Since this morning, the Hansel Index has dropped by 3,000 points and the 15 billion we invested in has become a total of 29.6 billion.“In just one morning, we’ve earned 14.6 billion!”“Stock god! Mr. Laine, you really are the god of stocks!”Zack shook as he spoke.At the same time, stock traders in the room all looked at Jasper with gazes of utter admiration. As executionists who merely followed his orders, they knew better than anyone how decisive and intellectual Jasper’s orders had been.Many of his seemingly inexplicable orders had proven to have incomparable foresight, for the ever-changing capital market would shift a very short moment afterward.It was as if Jasper could see through every secret in this treacherous capital market.Jasper, who had been wearing a solemn expression for the past few hours, finally smiled and said, “Alright. Let’s go eat something now that the market is on br
Life at the Top Chapter 182
While the market was put on hold for lunch break, it gave a breather to every person in Harbor City who had been shrouded by gloomy clouds.Just then, people suddenly realized that this storm had not come without warning.In the United States across the ocean, a similar situation was occurring.The entire dot-com bubble was being popped worldwide.It had originated from the United States and slowly spread to Europe and Terra. Sweeping across the entire world, every stock market in every country and region was affected.Everyone who entered the stock market with high prices now had to pay a tragic price for their impulsive decisions.Almost one trillion US Dollars had been lost in the global stock market on the first trading day the bubble popped.A flood of reports had brought the latest news to citizens of Harbor City, and the readers felt their scalps tingle in fear.Harbor City had not fully recovered from the financial tsunami attack three years ago, and here they were with
Latest chapter
