Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You-Chapter 410: Upset—Serena Sterling Actually Took It All!
Jasper Ford also laughed and said, "Director Wyatt, what you just said makes it sound like Serena Sterling and Silas Hawthorne getting married is equivalent to selling themselves to the Hawthorne Group, having to prioritize them in everything."
Desmond Wyatt wanted to say something, but Jasper Ford sat properly and glanced at him.
"Don’t go after Serena. If you want to say something or have a debate, you can take it up with me," Jasper Ford said.
Serena was his support; as her associate, he’s ready to charge ahead!
Desmond Wyatt didn’t dare confront Jasper Ford.
Everyone knows Jasper Ford has a bad temper, and his words are sharp as knives. Picking a quarrel with him is asking for trouble, isn’t it?
The more he thought about it, the angrier Desmond Wyatt got, and finally, he let out a cold hum, saying, "Serena, fend for yourself!"
Then he left with his people.
At this moment, only Brandon Huxley, Jasper Ford, Serena Sterling, Isla Lawson, and their entourage were left here.
Isla was still displeased.
First, she hadn’t expected Serena and Jasper Ford to hog the entire 150 million. This time, it was all for nothing.
Second, her plan wasn’t fulfilled.
Her original intention was to get onboard Aether, thus entering the same battlefield as Serena. This way, she could use The Lawson Corporation’s resources and status to forcibly kick Serena off the table.
But now, she couldn’t even get on the train, not qualified to sit by the table, and her subsequent plans couldn’t proceed!
Thinking about this made Isla even more unwilling.
Seeing Serena and Jasper Ford already signing, she pressured Brandon Huxley once more.
"Mr. Huxley, are you interested in selling some of Aether’s shares? Our Lawson Corporation wants to take over," Isla Lawson said to Brandon Huxley.
The meaning was clear: they wanted shares; The Lawson Corporation didn’t want to leave empty-handed today!
Isla thought, as long as she got on the train, no matter how, she could push forward the follow-up.
But Brandon Huxley remained elusive.
"Sorry, Miss Lawson," Brandon Huxley said with a smile, "I have no such intention for now."
Seeing Isla still wanting to say something, Brandon Huxley added, "Emeric Grant and the angel investor aren’t planning to sell either."
"And even if we were to sell," Brandon Huxley paused slightly, smiling, "the old shareholders have priority."
With that, he nodded towards Serena and Jasper Ford.
The meaning was clear; if Serena and Jasper Ford weren’t willing, Isla Lawson wouldn’t be getting onboard.
The two had already signed and sealed, smiling in return at Brandon Huxley.
Isla Lawson simply couldn’t believe her ears.
She, Isla Lawson — her words were ignored by a developing company like Aether!
She even got the cold shoulder!
How dare Brandon Huxley!
But that’s the reality, Serena dared to invest, and Brandon Huxley dared to refuse.
Brandon Huxley was clear about who spread the news last time, nearly causing Aether to miss out on investments entirely!
Isla glanced at Brandon Huxley, then at Serena and Jasper Ford, nearly grinding her teeth to pieces.
"You’re in cahoots!" She squeezed out the words through clenched teeth, "Teamed up to trick me!"
Brandon Huxley shook his head and said, "Miss Lawson, don’t impose things that aren’t there upon us. We’ve always maintained a cooperative relationship, with all regulations clearly stated in the company announcements; there’s no deception."
"Hmph!" Isla tossed her things aside and stormed out with her people.
As she reached the doorway, Isla gave Serena a fierce glare.
"You won’t win! Serena, don’t get too cocky!"
After throwing that line, Isla turned and left.
The same scenario, again!
Serena dared to play tricks on her!
Serena dared to make her lose such face!
Isla’s rage churned inside.
She is determined to teach Serena a lesson!
...
Inside the conference room.
Serena and Jasper Ford had both signed the contract.
The three of them exchanged knowing smiles.
Jasper Ford boldly said, "Mr. Huxley, it’ll be up to you to work hard to grow Aether big and strong and make us money afterward!"
"Don’t worry, good news will be coming soon," Brandon Huxley said with a smile, looking at Serena.
Serena looked at Brandon Huxley too.
She knew what Brandon Huxley meant.
All the blame this time was on her, Serena’s shoulders.
Even though Serena was merely exercising her priority.
First of all, no one would blame Jasper Ford for putting up seventy-five million.
Aether was still growing rapidly, and the announcement was written clearly; no one would blame Aether and Brandon Huxley.
So the blame would only fall on her, Serena.
Right from the start, Serena was aware of this.
But she was delighted about it.
Because this proved that Brandon Huxley could grow Aether big and strong.
As for herself...
Actually, only Desmond Wyatt’s people and Isla would target her; most others would just be watching the drama.
She’s indifferent.
Most importantly, she finds these assets useful.
Serena nodded at Brandon Huxley.
The two shared an understanding.
...
This time, there were a lot of people waiting outside Aether.
Countless people were discussing who was actually going to grab the 150 million allocation, who was going to come out ahead.
"First and foremost, Jasper Ford should continue adding on, he’s got priority so he must be able to get it; today I saw both the Hawthorne Group and The Lawson Corporation bring people, so the remaining share will depend on these two houses!"
"I’ll bet fifty cents The Lawson Corporation will clinch it, Isla Lawson’s here; she’s a renowned Miss Lawson! And besides, The Lawson Corporation is a tech company!"
"I’ll also bet fifty cents on the Hawthorne Group; Isla Lawson came last time and didn’t get it, perhaps Brandon Huxley would prefer giving it to Hawthorne Group."
"Maybe fifty-fifty? I reckon Brandon Huxley wouldn’t dare offend either, so maybe he’ll give a little to both." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
...
While waiting, indolence leads to idle chatter; bored, they start discussing.
After the discussion, they even set up a small betting pool.
Excluding Jasper Ford from the betting, some wagered on The Lawson Corporation, some on the Hawthorne Group, or even on splitting between The Lawson and Hawthorne.
Everyone eagerly participated.
Just as everyone was passionately discussing and awaiting, the first batch of people emerged.
Each wearing different expressions, they continued their conversation.
"How’d it go?" Someone hurriedly went up to ask, "Which company, Lawson or Hawthorne, got in?"
The people in the front stopped, their expressions peculiar.
The others waiting outside also pressed, "Come on, what’s the result? We’ve set up a small betting pool, waiting to settle accounts too!"
Lucas Quentin and Thea Lloyd who followed, glanced at a sign nearby, their expressions odd.
"Tell us!" urged the crowd.
Finally, Lucas Quentin chuckled and said, "Nothing’s posted on the sign, none of the options."
"Huh?"
The crowd was stunned.
Lucas Quentin found their reactions amusing.
"Jasper Ford and Serena Sterling picked up everything, nothing to do with Lawson or Hawthorne, haha," Lucas Quentin said, chuckling as he led his people away.
"What?" Everyone was left confused.
"This can’t be!"
"Right, Serena? How could it be Serena?"
"Serena? How does she have the money? How could it possibly be her!"
