SWNOVELS Chapter 8 A Company On The Verge of Bankruptcy
Jack sat on the chair with a cold grin.
It wasn't easy to acquire a company.
Furthermore, in these couple of years, the company had secured strong profits under his management. But, as long as the money was enough, everything could be bought. All it took was to pump into it!
He had a billion in his Bauhinia bank card and it was ample to acquire DT.
But it would be more expedient for Mr. Ward to do the acquisition.
Ben answered the call and laughed gleefully, "Hey, Aiden, when are you coming to the company? I'm ready to welcome you and report the project progress. I also helped the company get rid of a trouble maker."
Since he had fired Jack, he could make Jack take the blame for the overpriced contract.
After all, the fired Jack was 'dead' to DT and if Ben was to put the blame on a 'dead man', how could a 'dead man' speak up for himself?
However, at the next second, Ben's smile turned into terror.
"What? The company is sold?"
The deafening shrill reverberated through the office.
The workers outside were all stunned.
DT had gained increasing profits these couple of years. If the boss was wise enough, he would not sell this cash cow!
Immediately everyone seemed to be sober and remembered what Jack had just said.
They gazed at Jack in disbelief.
Ben looked pale and said in a raspy voice, "How... how do you make it?"
"The company is mine now."
Jack stood up slowly and laughed proudly. What surprised him was how fast Mr. Ward completed the task.
However, Aiden was well aware that it took more than just money to acquire the company valued at a hundred million in a matter of minutes.
"Impossible. This is impossible."
Ben was flushed with shame and spoke on the phone like a mad man, "Aiden, why do you sell the company so suddenly? Don't you discuss with me? Our company is profitable, and can soon be listed, you..." Bang!
The last sliver of Ben's hope evaporated when the call ended.
Jack laughed and said, "You're jobless now. Even if God comes, you will not be able to retain your job!"
With a tone of disdain, Jack used Ben's exact words against him.
Ben trembled furiously with bloodshot eyes as if he had just been slayed by Jack.
He couldn't figure out how this weak scapegoat made it.
Ben could sense that the workers were rejoicing at his misfortune.
Shame, fury, dismay... all sorts of feelings were raging within.
Suddenly, the contract on the table caught his attention and he laughed heartily.
"Hahaha... acquire the company? Jack, you are so incredible that you just bought a 'hot potato'. How amazing!"
Ben pointed at the contract and continued with his arrogant laughter, "You must have seen this contract on the West Shantytowns. I overpriced it by 30 million! Since you buy out DT, you have to perform this contract. This hot potato is enough to bankrupt your company!"
Just a minute before, he was upset for such a huge mistake when he was drunk. But now that Jack beat him in front of so many people, this overpriced contract gave him an unexpected victory and he revenge.
Although DT was valued at a hundred million, the contract overestimated by 30 million was undoubtedly a disaster for DT.
Jack was practically taking over his mistake by acquiring DT at this moment. This contract would lead to a bankruptcy. "30 million?"
Jack shouted with a dark face and narrowed eyes, "You are truly a fool!"
Whoa...
The crowds' faces were distorted by astonishment.
'Ben lost his mind?'
As the General Manager of DT, how foolish was he to sign such an exorbitantly priced contract?
Then they all shifted their anxious and doubtful eyes towards Jack.
Seeing Jack's long face, Ben laughed out loud as if he won back.
"You acquired DT and I will lose my job at worst. But Aiden has so many companies and I can easily rise again. But you've gotta clean up my mess and finally go bankrupt. How pitiful!" Ben raised his voice, immersed in the joy of the unexpected victory given by the overpriced contract.
"Are you done? If you're done, get the hell outta here!" Jack screamed furiously.
He was well aware of Ben's uselessness and he anticipated Ben to sign an overpriced contract.
But he didn't expect it to be overpriced by 30 million.
"You are done!" Ben walked out while laughing like a victorious general.
He passed by the workers and said arrogantly, "You've heard it. At least I was your boss for such a long time. Now I'll offer you guys a way out. Go with me or die with him?"
No one responded.
The workers were fully aware who led DT as the real boss.
Everyone knew Jack was superior than Ben from personality to capability.
Jack continued, "Since I managed to take over DT, that 30 million is just a piece of cake."
The workers raised their eyes to Jack with awe.
They stepped aside to create a pathway for Ben to leave.
Ben's face turned blue. He knew that he was unpopular among the workers but he didn't expect that he couldn't get one of them to leave with him.
"Worthless scums. Go ahead and follow him to your death!" Ben left while yelling furiously.
A moment later, a worker asked, "Jack, are you sure we can settle the 30 million?"
"Have I ever lied to you guys?"
Jack waved his hand with a smile, "Everyone back to work. Now were gonna shift the focus to the West Shantytowns project."
Knowing that Jack had taken over DT, the Parry family was raising the roof.
"Mom, Dad, when can we prepare the bride price?"
Tommy tensed up and said, "Shirley's family are pressing me. Do you still want me to marry her and continue the bloodline of our Parry family?"
Since he was young, he had been used to an easy life with everything provided by the entire family.
The parents were hesitating but anxious when they heard of "continuing the bloodline".
His mother, Elissa, said anxiously, "Tommy, don't panic. Aren't we trying?"
"Yes yes yes, carrying on the bloodline for the family is important. We are more anxious than you regarding your marriage with Shirley!" said his father, Kieran.
"Then when can you give me the money?"
Tommy smashed the cup onto the ground, "I need to have it within one week. Next week I must give it to Shirley. I can't wait getting engaged."
Katherine couldn't bear it, stood up and shouted, "Tommy! How can you talk to mom and dad so rudely?"
"Shut up! Don't you have the right to speak here?" Elissa said sternly.
Kieran knew Elissa was outrageous and added, "I told you not to let them divorce. At least he can help to fund the bride price as the deputy general manager. You took the 200 thousand meant for his mother's treatment. So they divorced."
"My fault?"
Elissa frowned, "Tommy needs that money. Do you expect us to borrow from others?"
"Aren't we borrowing the money everywhere now? 500 thousand for the cash gift, a house and a car. Even Jack's 200 thousand isn't enough," Kieran said helplessly.
Elissa raged wickedly and pointed at Katherine, "All thanks to you for finding a pauper and useless bum. Now you can't even help Tommy. What kind of sister are you?" Katherine trembled and cried sadly.
Elissa suddenly came up with an idea, "Why not go for a blind date, Katherine. Mom and dad made the decision this time. We'll find you a millionaire so your brother's bride price is done!" Stunned with tears, Katherine said, "Jesus! what do you take me for?"☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐