“You can rest assured about all your affairs in Harbor City, Mr. Rogers. We’re always monitoring the major wealthy families of Harbor City. There has been nothing out of the ordinary in terms of their performance. However, a Mainlander named Jasper Laine has joined the Laws lately…” Detecting the hesitation in Kennedy’s speech, Rogers frowned. He put down his glass of wine and said, “Tell me your worries, Langdon. This plan is of an extremely large scale. Factors beyond our control should not exist at all.” Kennedy then began to explain, “Not long ago, Bob and I discovered that the Laws have hidden a large sum of funds. We have no idea where the funds have gone up till now. It seems to have happened around the same time as Jasper Laine’s arrival.” Bob added, “However, the Laws have always been doing business in the real estate industry. Other than the financial crisis three years ago, they rarely involved themselves in the capital sector. Therefore, we’re still in the midst of in

The following morning, all of Harbor City’s gossip magazines released breaking news as if an explosion had occurred.‘Mysterious Mainland Youth Crushes Son of Plutocrat At Charity Dinner In Front Of All Harbor City’s Magnates!’‘Mysterious Mainland Youth Throws 30 Million, Gains Favor Of Law Family’s Princess!’‘Gladness Entertainment Movies’ New Owner, Mysterious Mainland Youth Buys Harbor City’s Fourth-Largest Film Company with Striking 1.5 Billion!’All the gossip magazines shared the same protagonist, and that was the mysterious Mainland youth.Paparazzi had managed to take a picture of Jasper’s side profile.The image was one of Jasper linking hands with Anna, and the two had smiles on their faces as they talked and walked on the red carpet.This mysterious youth from Mainland was rich, handsome, and full of charisma.Jasper’s name had instantly swept all over Harbor City.Some people even began to wonder when Jasper and Anna’s wedding would be held.Meanwhile, people in

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

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.

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