"One A-dollar for a barrel? How is that even possible?" Yvonne was taken aback when she heard Harvey's suggested price."It's not impossible. Instead, I'm sure it will reach this price—perhaps even lower. But this price will only appear for a few minutes, perhaps even one. What we need to do is buy all the crude oil in the market in that one minute. At that time, it'll be our turn to decide the price."We'll make the price rise as much as we want because all the crude oil in the market belongs to us," Harvey said with a smile."Turning a disadvantage into an advantage, huh?" Yvonne understood what Harvey was planning after giving it a thought. "Don't worry, I'll execute your plan accordingly."Harvey smiled. That was what he liked about Yvonne. She wouldnn't doubt his judgment, and would act as he wanted until the end.He then sent out a few messages as he chatted. It wouldn't be possible for him to short-sell the crude oil market with Sky Corporation alone.Even the shor-seller
"I'm warning you now. When we first came to invest, Yvonne guaranteed us and staked the Xavier of Wolsing's reputation on this. She said there was no way we could lose our money, and we would make a killing out of this. Otherwise, we wouldn't have invested in this so-called Sky Corporation!" said the middle-aged woman as she glanced at the screen with an almost vertical line. She was literally heaving, barely able to contain her rage."And in the end, you invested all of our money into the futures market for crude oil without our consent. And you said we can earn a 20% profit? But now, we have already lost 60% of our starting capital! I'm telling you right now that no matter how much your company has lost, you will refund all of our capital!"We're not anyone that you can deceive so easily. Also, Ray can't leave. Isn't he the vice CEO of this company? Who are we going to ask for money if he leaves?"Ray frowned and tried to explain, "Mr. Harvey is our corporation's—""Your corporat
"We don't care. We have already invested our money in you. Since you're not listed publicly, you must guarantee profits once you have our money.""That's right. If it isn't because we saw you earn so much the first few times, do you think we would entrust you with our money?" said the middle-aged woman coldly. "If you cannot guarantee a profit nor can you guarantee our capital is safe, we're going to destroy your company and sue you!"Harvey frowned and said, "Since you've come to our company today, you must have signed a contract with us. Then, you should know that it's clearly stated in the contract that no investments can guarantee a profitable return. The only thing that Sky Corporation can do is to do our best and make sure we don't lose our clients' money."When it comes to investment, there are no high returns for safe investments. Investments with high rewards usually have high risks as well. That's the basics of investment. Don't tell me you didn't understand any of this be
Ray was first stunned when he heard what Harvey had to say. Then, he did not hesitate and waved his hand. "All available staff come over and process our customers' refund. Finish the entire process within half an hour!"Almost immediately, a large group of staff from Sky Corporation started to get to work. As the sound of computers and printers started, the middle-aged woman and the other investors demanded their refunds.Shortly, some of them smiled after completing the refunds and saw the new amount in their bank account.At the very least, they had their investment capital back.Half an hour quickly passed, and all the investors who had chosen to get a refund had regained their investment capital. At this time, the price of crude oil had dropped to one A dollar per barrel.While the other one-third of the investors who did not opt for a refund could remain calm, their expression was still very dark. But it was normal. No matter who saw their investment capital had shrunk by 5
"You must have already anticipated how the crude oil prices will go! That's why you intentionally said we can get all our initial investment back! You aim to get all of us to refund so you can pocket the profit that originally belonged to us!" screamed the middle-aged woman hysterically when she would not accept what happened."I don't care! You have to give me back my 30-fold profit!"All the other investors who got their initial investment back also started making a scene. Feelings of regret and distress filled their minds. If they had not asked for a refund, they would have gained 30 times the profit.Just this once would be enough to make them financially free.But because they had just signed the contract and Sky Corporation had returned their initial investment, all these profits had nothing to do with them anymore. They were like gamblers who saw themselves missing their shot at the jackpot by one number.The feeling was terrible enough to make them have suicidal thoughts.
Perhaps it was due to Yvonne's unique identity. Or perhaps it was due to her powerful imposition. After Yvonne slapped the middle-aged woman dozens of times, the entire meeting hall turned silent.Yvonne looked around and spoke slowly, "Indeed, I told you investing in Sky Corporation will net you huge returns, and the truth is that our corporation managed to do that."Seeing that our corporation's value is to serve our clients to the best of our abilities, we have also fulfilled your requests even when working on the investment, and you are causing a scene here. But now, you want to back out on your own decision after you have taken back your initial capital and seen us make the profits?"What? When we make a loss, you want to save your initial capital. But when we make a profit, you also want to have your returns? Nothing in this world works like that. From the moment you signed the agreement and took back your initial capital, all these profits had nothing to do with you anymore.
"While we did make a few moves here and there to achieve the profits we made today, it was also because of being here at the right time when there was such a change in the global market. While that allowed us to earn a 30-fold profit, there was always an equal chance that we would lose all our investment. We only managed to win this because of our luck and capabilities. "In a manner of speaking, this kind of success is not repeatable. That also means the 30-fold profit you wish for is not repeatable. Not to mention that even if we did manage to secure another 30-fold profit in the future, it has nothing to do with you anymore."That's because when you signed the contract and took back your initial investment capital, you have already been blacklisted by the corporation. I believe the corporation would not want to do anything with you anymore in the future."When the middle-aged woman heard everything Yvonne said, she was so angry that she shuddered. She immediately yelled, "Listen
"Oskar, I need your help!" Harvey immediately said into the phone the moment the call went through directly.No one could have expected Harvey to have no fear or respect for the national doctor like Oskar. Instead, they spoke casually, as usually spoken between friends."Give me the time, place, and situation." An old but stern voice rang from the other side. There was no hesitation in them as well."Sky Corporation headquarters in Wolsing. Injuries caused by the Royal Flush," said Harvey as he took a deep breath. "I can use my life energy to buy her time, but I can only maintain this for half an hour.""That's more than enough. I'll be there in ten." Harvey's stern expression relaxed a little after he heard that. Then, he ignored the surrounding chaos and closed his eyes.Ten minutes later, an ambulance suddenly made its way to Sky Corporation's entrance.Oskar immediately showed up while wearing a mask.All the investors watching how things were playing out in the meeting hall
It was obvious that Hale's anger and sorrow had pushed him to the limit. He was already blaming Sky Plane for everything. Sky Plane had just earned him as a mortal enemy."My condolences, Hale." Harvey extended his hand and tapped Hale's shoulder. "The dead can't be brought back, so the most important thing now is to recover. Sky Plane is a difficult enemy."Clarion nodded as well. "Now that Susan is dead, Sky Plane will not let this slide. However, we'll need to get you a new identity after you recover. Only when you're safe and when you can live for yourself will you have the chance to have your revenge."I've just received news that everyone in Grand City knows who you are. All the other Sacred Lands will find out very quickly. In a short while, there will be countless people looking for you, for us. That's why you need to get ready. We're running out of time."When Clarion said that, the frigid light in his eyes glinted. He didn't need to send anyone to find out what was go
"No matter what happened, she treated me well all these years. Even if I were to kill her, I want her to die with some dignity. As for the trouble from Sky Plan and her… I'll give you an explanation you'll be happy with. Please permit me," Hale said, not caring for the wounds on his body even when he was kneeling on the floor.Clarion looked stern. If he were to bring in a spy like Susan, it would help him immensely in his career. If they got her into the interrogation room and asked her proper questions, they could get valuable answers from her. That was the only value she had left.However, Clarion also knew why Hale framed it that way. She was still his wife, even when she had already betrayed him. Rather than letting someone like Clarion take her away right now and live a torturous life that she wouldn't be able to tell day by night, he'd prefer to kill her right now. That way, Susan would be able to die peacefully.But how should he choose? Clarion was having a headache rig
Hale's expression was one of shock.Susan was the same.Hale didn't expect Sky Plane's plan to be so vicious. They wanted the Chapter of Ascension and to use the chance to plunge Grand City into chaos.Susan was shocked about how accurate Harvey's guesswork was. If it wasn't because she knew that someone like him would never have a connection with Sky Plane, she would even think that he might have a hand in setting up the trap that looked like it was simply a string of coincidences.Otherwise, how would he have known everything in such detail?Clarion looked at Harvey with more admiration. While he looked like just an ordinary man, whether his power or perception was far beyond them.Hale slowly closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down for a long time.Then, he turned and looked at Susan and muttered, "Now that we have reached this juncture, I don't think that there should be any more secrets between you and I. Just one question. Did everything happen exactly as Mr. Harvey
"Or maybe, in your subconscious, you do realize that something isn't right. Maybe you simply feel that it's better for her not to know about some things. That way, things will be safer for her," Harvey said with a shrug. "However, the truth is that she didn't get anything from you at all until yesterday, isn't it?"Hale nodded. "You're right. I did have some doubts about her in my mind, that's why I did tell her everything except the Chapter of Ascension."Hale seemed to reminisce about something else before giving a painful smile. "And then, as time passed by, I no longer suspected her. But I'm worried that it'll get her killed, so I chose not to say anything. I believed that as long as I said nothing, we'll be able to live a peaceful life! No one expects that in the end…"Hale signed, looking hopeless when he said that.However, Susan simply smiled icily. "Stop your crocodile tears, Hale. You never trusted me, so stop saying that you love me!"Hale smiled bitterly. He didn't w
Clarion was stunned when he saw Mrs. Hoffman was still trying to argue her way out."Even the way you argue is the same as the Origin Ninjas. Seriously?" Harvey smirked. "Right, I heard that the Origin Ninjas would leave the mark of a petal on the most private spot so that it was easier for them to identify each other. You must have seen it, right, Mr. Hoffman? Of course, I believe she'd definitely say it was just a tattoo that she had while she was in her youth."Unfortunately, I believe that Grand City has plenty of records. It should be quite easy for us to find the evidence we need. That's why, Mrs. Hoffman… Is there really a need to deny it anymore now that we've reached this point?"Mrs. Hoffman shuddered a little. She didn't expect that Harvey would be able to easily see through all her disguise. Most importantly, he even knew about the most damning evidence on her. In a situation like this, continuing with the argument really was pointless."You… You…!"At the same tim
Harvey said calmly, "You smell like one of them."Whoosh!Before Harvey could finish, Mrs. Hoffman immediately pounced at him. In midair, she waved her hand and threw a string of knives.All her blades were blue in color. They looked very pretty, but if they scratched one's skin, one could easily lose their lives if they weren't sent to the hospital immediately.Clarion was shocked when he saw what was unfolding. It was obvious he didn't expect Harvey's words to help them identify Mrs. Hoffman's real identity and forced her to attack.Still, that was quite normal. Thinking back about it, Mrs. Hoffman's calmness during this whole ordeal showed that she was not a normal woman.The power she suddenly showed was within their expectation, and they could understand it too.However, this exact revelation was making things more painful for Hale. It hurt him even more than finding out that his beloved wife sold him out. Clank! Clank! Clank!Harvey pulled up a small fruit knife and thr
Harvey's expression became cold as he watched Mrs. Hoffman. He was completely done with her.Mrs. Hoffman bit her lip and stared at Hale for a long time. "You're right! The one who sold you out is me. I sold your identity to other people, too. I'm also the one that almost got you killed. When I heard about the Chapter of Ascension in the morning, I was also the one who sent the message!"Hale's expression was one of bitterness and grief. He gritted his teeth and asked coldly, "Why?""Why?" Mrs. Hoffman scoffed, a hint of disdain on her face. "Why do you think I did this? Fine, I'll tell you. It's easy—after marrying you for so many years, I've never had a life of peace! We're either living in the streets or hiding! I didn't ask for a wealthy life. I just want a normal and peaceful life like any other ordinary woman! But I can't see us ever having that life! "If that's the case, why can't I gamble everything away? Why can't I sell you in exchange for wealth so I can have an e
Hale let out a bitter cry with a sorrowful expression. How could anyone expose that the person who slept next to them would be the one to stab them in the back?Hale whispered, "I simply didn't want that person to be you. You have been with me for so many years and have suffered so much. I've already treated you as my only family. If family like you betrayed me, it would do nothing but make me suffer."That was why I arranged such a test. I was hoping that Mr. Harvey would betray me once he knew who I really was and that I really did have the Chapter of Ascension. That way, I could continue executing my plans in peace."I didn't expect him to be completely uninterested in the Chapter of Ascension. Instead, you were the one who betrayed me again. It also meant that the one who turned me to Camellia and let her trace me was you…"Harvey didn't pin any blame on Hale after hearing what had happened. After giving it a thought, he said, "Normally speaking, we've just met for the first
"You… Hale! How…" Mrs. Hoffman crawled back up, her mind going black for a moment. She quickly pulled out her phone, about to make a call. Because she was too nervous, she kept on pressing the wrong numbers. She couldn't make that call.Harvey didn't say anything as he looked at this scene calmly.Meanwhile, Hale's expression began to change. There was a hint of sorrow in his eyes as he looked at the woman he loved. "Honey… Don't tell me that despite Mr. Harvey having no interest in the Chapter of Ascension, you let someone else get it instead? In short, you're the one that betrayed me… And has been betraying me…"A tear of blood formed from the corner of Hale's eyes as he spoke.Mrs. Hoffman, who was still trying to make that call, shuddered as she turned and looked at the man whom she had accompanied for many years.At the same time, someone pushed open the door. It was Clarion. He quickly walked into the room and leaned in next to Harvey, whispering, "Something happened