Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You-Chapter 385: Face-Slapping, Phones Blown Up

Since the livestream is happening in Cygnus, there was a brief period of adjustment at the start.

The livestream hadn’t officially started yet, but it immediately attracted attention.

After all, for the past few days, rumors have been flying everywhere, even saying that Brandon Huxley had absconded with the funds.

This concerns the investment funds of Serena Sterling and Jasper Ford.

In no time, the number of people paying attention to this issue skyrocketed.

Whether it’s Isla Lawson or Julian Lawson, members of the Ford Family, the Hawthorne Family, the Lloyd Family, and so on and so forth.

At the Ford Family, Jasper Ford didn’t go to Ford Entertainment today; instead, he lay at home resting and was now coming downstairs to speak with Old Master Ford.

Alexander Ford had also returned by now and started to laugh as soon as he saw Jasper Ford.

For the past week, Alexander Ford had mocked Jasper Ford plenty of times.

And today was no exception.

"Yo, Jasper, why aren’t you going to the company today?" Alexander Ford walked over, sat directly on the sofa, and mocked, "Is it because you lost money and are now afraid to go to the company, scared of being laughed at?"

Jasper Ford rolled his eyes at Alexander Ford and then continued to pour tea for himself.

"Jasper, if you ask me, you’re too trusting of that woman Serena Sterling. Even though ’Heavenly Sound’ made you a lot of money, this time you’ve lost so much, it’s really embarrassing." Alexander Ford continued sarcastically.

After speaking, he glanced at Percival Ford and said, "Grandfather, is Jasper being so proactive lately because he wants to borrow money from the family?"

Percival Ford had always been a bystander to these brothers’ feuds, and he didn’t intervene now either.

Jasper Ford brewed some tea, smiling as he handed it to the Old Master, and they watched the livestream together.

Seeing that they ignored him, Alexander Ford also felt it pointless and turned to watch the big screen with them.

After watching the livestream, he was eager to see how Jasper Ford could still laugh!

He couldn’t wait to hear Brandon Huxley say that line—"Hello everyone, I’ve taken off with the money!"

At Brandon Huxley’s end, the equipment had already been adjusted.

Meanwhile, Serena Sterling was sitting calmly in her office.

The background of Brandon Huxley’s livestream clearly showed a hotel room.

He looked at the camera and smiled.

"Hello everyone, I’m Brandon Huxley from Aether," Brandon Huxley said. "I’ve taken off with the money... just kidding, hahaha."

"I have not fled."

Brandon Huxley gave a playful start and said, "I’ve brought someone along."

With that, he pulled someone into the frame, and Emeric Grant sat beside him.

They both looked at the camera with a smile.

"I haven’t fled either," Emeric Grant said. "I’m still with Aether."

Brandon Huxley nodded and said, "Today, we aim to clarify the rumors about Aether’s core technology personnel leaving."

Brandon Huxley patted Emeric Grant on the shoulder and said, "I’m sure everyone knows by now, this is our core technologist, and he’s still here."

Emeric Grant nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, I’m still here, and I will always be with Aether."

The two of them, like a duo comedy act, explained clearly about recent events. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

They also explained that coming to Cygnus was not to flee, but because of a family member’s illness, requiring surgery overseas.

They tacitly agreed not to mention Serena Sterling.

This was something Serena Sterling had discussed with them in advance.

"I wasn’t able to come forward earlier because I’ve been extremely anxious," Emeric Grant looked apologetically at Brandon Huxley, saying, "My condition wasn’t good either. Now that my family member’s surgery was successful, during the recovery period, I quickly came out to explain via the livestream."

"Soon, we’ll return home together and continue our previous research, and make Aether bigger and stronger!"

The two brothers clasped hands, looking full of ambition!

Brandon Huxley was so moved that his eyes turned red, he paused before saying, "And then, there’s another piece of good news, this time by coming to Cygnus, we’ve also secured a collaboration."

Brandon Huxley cleared his throat and loudly announced, "Aether has secured the CHM order!"

Brandon Huxley continued to talk about many things, such as Aether’s future prospects and his recent feelings, but not many people paid attention anymore.

Aeston had already erupted.

Many people were paying attention to this matter.

Earlier, there was always talk about the failed investment of 150 million by Serena Sterling and Jasper Ford being stuck, and a major reason for that was the rumor of Emeric Grant’s departure as Aether’s core technologist.

Brandon Huxley had previously clarified multiple times, but no one believed him.

But this time, everyone believed it, because Emeric Grant personally appeared and explained the relevant reasons.

Additionally, they even secured a new order.

The swift ones had already rushed to check.

The CHM order isn’t large, just 10 million, but it’s enough.

After all, it’s a piece of good news.

In such a situation, being able to secure a new order is already fantastic!

Aether’s valuation shot up immediately, overcoming the drop caused by the rumors of Emeric Grant’s departure, and even made a small gain due to the new order.

"So, Serena Sterling and Jasper Ford’s 150 million investment hasn’t been stuck but has become even more valuable?"

"Yes! That’s right!"

"News just came out, many are contacting Brandon Huxley wanting to invest, but Brandon Huxley has already said this round of financing is over."

"What do you mean?"

"It means they don’t need funds right now. Simply put, Serena Sterling and Jasper Ford’s shares are very scarce now!"

"Yes, and when they want to invest more in the next round, we don’t know when or at what price it will be!"

...

People talked endlessly. Regardless of whether in or out of the industry, everyone reached a consensus now.

That is— "Serena Sterling and Jasper Ford’s investment this round was successful!"

Not just successful, it could even be said they struck it lucky!

Because Aether’s technology is well-recognized.

Back then, many were eager to invest in Aether, with an endless stream of people visiting for tours. If not for the rumor of Aether’s core technologist leaving, they would never have given up the investment.

"So who spread that rumor?"

"Yeah, I remember Brandon Huxley always said Emeric Grant hadn’t left, so where did that rumor come from?"

"Seems like it came from Isla Lawson’s side."

...

The Lawson Corporation.

Isla Lawson’s office.

The phone lines were overloaded.

Isla Lawson swept everything off the desk to the floor in a fit.

Several fragile items, like cups, shattered with a crash.

The secretary was startled when she came in.

But she didn’t dare say anything out of line, just reported the latest news.

"Miss Lawson, the phones are overloaded. After we released the message earlier, many people are questioning us now."

Isla Lawson glared viciously at the secretary: "What are they questioning?"

"They want an explanation, some kind of... compensation," the secretary said.

Isla Lawson let out a cold laugh.

"They want compensation?" Isla Lawson’s chest heaved with anger, "Did I tell them not to go? Did I tell them not to invest?"

The secretary remained silent.

"I only spread the message, and they believed it, now it’s my fault?" Isla Lawson said angrily.