Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You-Chapter 397: Entering the Game in Person

Brandon sat there, in a great mood.

He pulled Emeric aside and said, "I’ve released the relevant data. Now, I’ll let our technical expert, Emeric, explain to everyone."

Emeric and Brandon had always been good buddies. Having gone through this event together, their relationship became even stronger.

This time, they planned to operate by splitting this big breakthrough into a small breakthrough plus a big breakthrough. Brandon said this would have a better marketing effect.

Emeric didn’t understand much about this, but he trusted Brandon and went along with the split.

So Emeric explained to the camera, "This time we have a small breakthrough, but it has made significant progress, mainly..."

While Emeric was explaining, on the other side, Isla breathed a slight sigh of relief.

A small breakthrough, nothing major.

As long as it’s not a big breakthrough, there’s no problem. Although the valuation has increased a bit, it’s not too much. As long as she manages well, everything will be fine afterward.

But that’s just Isla’s thought.

In the eyes of others, it’s a different story.

First of all, Aether was the dark horse at the previous conference. The technology at the time was impressive, a favorite in everyone’s eyes, and countless people wanted to cooperate with them.

But later, due to misleading information spread from somewhere, they missed the investment opportunity. Otherwise, they would have already jumped in.

Then, when Brandon went to Cygnus, he secured an order for ten million, which was another small step forward.

Now they’ve also made a technological breakthrough!

Although it’s just a small breakthrough, there are many elites in the circle. Someone immediately noticed that this is a transitional technology. Even though the big issues haven’t been solved, having this technology makes it easier to achieve a major breakthrough.

It’s like tearing a small opening in an otherwise seamless giant sphere. It’s only a matter of time before the internal problems are dismantled.

Of course, those who can analyze this won’t go around sharing it. Instead, they’ll quietly seek out Brandon.

However, Brandon now says the last round of financing is long over. They’ve got enough funds for now, so wait for the next opportunity.

Just two days after this small breakthrough.

Brandon happily announced again that he secured another order.

A contract for a twenty-million overseas order has been signed.

This time, the amount is more than the last.

Thus, there was more urging Brandon to open up collaborations.

But Brandon still shook his head.

"We’ve been very busy recently and don’t want to discuss these matters for now," Brandon said.

Of course, these things only circulated in the finance circle.

But it was enough to make Emeric, Serena, and Jasper the center of discussion in the circle.

Emeric only did research and visited his mother every day, not concerning himself with others. Brandon was slippery, responding to everything but never giving a firm answer.

Serena seemed busy with something every day, and with Silas around, others didn’t dare bother her too much.

So all attention focused on Jasper, known for his temper, big mouth, impatience, and love of showing off.

These days, Jasper had been to several social dinners.

Today, he was heading to another.

Sitting in the back seat of the car, he held his phone.

At that moment, he was on the phone with Serena.

The driver was one of their own, so he wasn’t worried about being overheard.

"Yes, Serena, just like you said, at these dinners, everyone tries their hardest to dig something out of me."

Jasper spoke with a smile on his face.

The infighting within the Ford Family had always been ongoing.

He held some evidence against Alexander in his hands, planning to use it strategically at the right moment.

The eldest had always been calmly in charge but missed an opportunity this time due to misplacing trust in Isla’s information.

And this opportunity was personally handed to him by Serena.

It could be said that this project with Aether was also an indirect battle between him and the eldest.

If he could win beautifully in the end, it would destabilize the eldest’s secure position.

While thinking, Serena’s voice came through.

"Don’t take this lightly," Serena said. "Jasper, what I told you last time, make sure you do it as I said, okay?"

Serena urged, "Brandon will be running operations. Now everyone wants to get information from you. You must stay firm and keep your mouth shut."

Jasper immediately nodded and said, "Don’t worry, Serena. I may have a quick temper, but I’m not stupid."

"I know." Serena’s gentle laugh came from the other end of the phone.

After hanging up, they arrived at the destination.

It was at PIH.

They had booked a super large private room here, claiming it was just a meal, not a business gathering.

But let’s just say those who knew, knew.

Just as the door to the private room was opened, and Jasper showed his face, he was immediately warmly ushered inside.

"Mr. Ford is here!"

"Jasper, you look even more handsome than a few days ago!"

"Mr. Ford has always been handsome, and his investment acumen is fantastic!"

...

Previously, they called Jasper "Third Master" or "Young Master Three," but now it’s straight to "Mr. Ford."

What a world of difference that makes.

Amidst the greetings, Jasper seemed to float a little, his face full of pride.

"Hahaha, I love hearing what you’re saying!" Jasper remarked.

Somehow, a drink was already handed to him.

"Here, Mr. Ford, I’m finishing mine first!" someone said, downing their drink.

Jasper, not one to be pretentious, finished his drink too.

"Mr. Ford, mine too!" another person chimed in.

Jasper downed drink after drink.

Then he staggered over to the sofa and plopped down.

"I can’t take it anymore, let’s take a break," Jasper, looking drunk, said. "I had another drink earlier today, haha, you’re all too enthusiastic!"

Yet everyone remained keen.

They kept coming up with compliments and questions.

"Ugh... sorry, I need to hit the restroom," Jasper said to the crowd.

No one stopped him.

After all, Jasper had genuinely drunk a lot just now, and wanting to puke was normal.

Jasper rushed to the restroom.

Once in a stall, he stuck his fingers down his throat, vomiting up all the alcohol.

Ridiculous, he was mixed up in the entertainment circle and with such intense family disputes, did they think he had no tricks?

After he finished throwing up, he cleaned himself up and wobbled out.

On his way back, at the corner, he saw someone waiting for him.

Jasper continued pretending to be drunk and walked over. Looking closely, he realized it was Thea Lloyd.

"It’s you?" Jasper was slightly surprised; wasn’t she the famous good girl of the Lloyd Family? Why was she waiting for him here?

Thea handed him a box of milk and some hangover medicine.

"Here with friends for fun, just saw you rush out to puke, brought these for you," Thea said. "Drink here and give me the bag after."