Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You-Chapter 401: She’ll Probably Like It

Just 150 million, if they want, they can easily take it all, leaving no chance for outsiders to join in.

And the priority on the contract always exists.

Only those who already hold shares have the right to preferentially purchase the next round.

This is getting interesting.

For example, this time with the 150 million, Serena Sterling and Jasper Ford once again took it all, leaving no room for new entrants in Aether.

The next time, who knows how much will need to be raised? If those already on the Aether train split everything again, the others can only watch helplessly, unable to join in.

It’s like the doors are welded shut; there’s no way in.

Aether only has a few shareholders, the largest being Brandon Huxley and Emeric Grant, and the mystery angel investor is actually a close relative of Brandon Huxley, all following his lead.

Now it depends on whether those on the train will allow new shareholders to come aboard.

"Serena, what do you think? Should we let newcomers in?" Jasper Ford asked.

Serena Sterling stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the view below.

"Let’s set a time to meet with Brandon Huxley and Emeric Grant." Serena proposed. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Alright." Jasper Ford nodded and proceeded to do so.

Jasper Ford had already decided that he would hold on tight to Serena Sterling’s coattails in this lifetime.

After putting down her phone, Serena looked out at the landscape.

With her growing reputation in the circle, the person or forces hiding in the shadows will inevitably come to light.

They won’t allow her to grow unchecked; they’ll fear the day she uncovers the truth about her father’s death and has the power to confront them.

They will surely make a move.

She must seize this opportunity to find them, to avenge her father and the Sheridan Family!

...

Aether’s official website released the latest announcement, detailing the most recent specifics on raising 150 million funds.

It included many things, though mainly routine announcement details, with the clause on existing shareholders’ priority right in the middle.

Of course, everyone in the circle knew about this clause.

Aether is still in the Series A round and hasn’t gone public, where knowing the stock code allows you to trade shares on an app, as everyone knows.

The announcement clearly listed all the conditions, fulfilling the obligation to inform.

The most discussed topic this time is this priority right.

This is also the focus of attention for both Isla Lawson and the Hawthorne Group.

Isla Lawson had already liquidated her overseas assets, and now, with the money in hand, she transferred funds to the people she had agreed with before for fundraising, and now she’s hosting a celebration party.

It was fortunate Isla Lawson had kept it under wraps, and no one knew, so everyone thought she had made money on some project and praised her.

"As expected of Isla, this profit, tsk tsk, surely she made a big fortune!"

"Yes, indeed, Aeston’s renowned Miss Lawson!"

"Isla, if there are such money-making opportunities in the future, remember to include me!"

...

Everyone praised her, while Isla Lawson feigned a smile and said it was no problem.

But only she knew her heart was bleeding.

It was a huge loss...

At least no one knew.

She would make sure to reclaim all of this from Serena Sterling!

"By the way, Isla, is the Lawson Corporation planning to participate in Aether’s new round of financing?" someone inquired at the banquet.

Isla Lawson nodded, smiling, "There’s an intention."

Then another person immediately said, "But there’s a priority right, not sure if we can still get in."

Before Isla could respond, Quinn spoke up, "Serena probably can’t buy enough alone, didn’t she mortgage or pledge funds from MKK last time?"

"True."

Everyone nodded, believing that last time Serena had to bring Jasper Ford in due to lack of funds, let alone now.

"We’ll see how much Jasper puts in, Emeric Grant is a tech equity holder, Brandon isn’t planning to, and the angel mystery person didn’t join last time, the odds this time are low."

Isla Lawson looked at her drink without speaking, uninterested in their chatter, but when Jasper Ford was mentioned, an idea struck her.

Is the relationship between Jasper Ford and Serena Sterling really that strong?

It’s not good to keep those two tied together; there must be a way to separate them.

But Isla Lawson kept her thoughts to herself.

As the attendees discussed, they all nodded.

This was also the thought of others in the circle.

Serena not having money wasn’t important; the primary concern was Jasper Ford.

Besides, Jasper Ford was notorious for being superstitious, bad-tempered, and loose-tongued.

So someone directly approached Jasper Ford to ask.

At that moment, Jasper was holding a jewelry box, planning to gift it to the lady he was pursuing—the Sutton Family’s heiress.

"You mean Aether?" Jasper Ford said, "It’s not settled yet, I want to invest more, but it’s impossible for me to take it all, and I need to see what others do. Anyway, I need to discuss it first."

With that, he waved his hand and drove off to meet the Sutton heiress.

He had been seeing Gigi Sutton for a while, and tonight, dining with Serena and the others, he wanted to introduce her to them.

After Jasper Ford left, his words were soon spread around.

Although Jasper said he hadn’t decided, he also mentioned it was impossible for him alone to take it all.

So there’s still room left.

"As long as what Jasper Ford said is true, there’s opportunity."

"Yes, from what we’ve confirmed, Brandon Huxley, Emeric Grant, and the mysterious angel aren’t adding, so it’s just down to Serena and Jasper Ford, and with Jasper saying that, we’re good."

"You mean Serena? She doesn’t have money; last time, she needed Jasper Ford, even more so now."

"Right, don’t focus on Serena, just look at how much Jasper Ford contributes."

...

While people in the circle shared news, Jasper Ford arrived at the afternoon tea restaurant he had arranged to meet Gigi Sutton.

Jasper Ford had been in a good mood lately and now he’s smiling brightly; he tossed his car keys to someone nearby to park and carried a small box inside.

At a single glance, Jasper Ford spotted Gigi Sutton at the best-view location.

"Gigi!" Jasper called out with a smile and plopped down across from her.

Gigi Sutton glanced him over silently.

Jasper Ford didn’t overthink, simply handing the jewelry box to her.

"Here." Jasper said, "When passing a Hawthorne Group store, I heard their General Ginger had new merchandise; I brought one for you—it’s said all the girls love this."

He had pondered whether to buy the hottest cat paw cushion for Gigi Sutton, but thought it was too forward, so he opted for the new kitty ears.

They were cute, and she would likely appreciate them.