Life at the Top

Chapter 2323

“Mr. Murik, what now?”

Everyone looked at Murik attentively.

He then pointed at Jasmine next to him. “I can’t make any decisions for now. The Petroleum Chamber of Commerce headquarters said that Miss Jasmine will decide on my behalf.”

While everyone was shocked by this news, they accepted it quickly.

“Then, Miss Jasmine, what’s the final decision about the quality of our petroleum businesses?”

Jasmine walked towards the crowd confidently and spoke unhurriedly. “I know that your petroleum business is the fruit of the hard work from generations of your families. It must be difficult for you to accept that you’ve been disqualified. But before I say anything, I’d like to know first if any of you know the reason for this… Aren’t any of you curious about why the Petroleum Chamber of Commerce suddenly changed their standards?”

Everyone looked at each other and discussed among themselves, but each of them had different speculations.

Jasmine knew her chance had come when she saw all of them shake their heads. Her expression suddenly turned solemn, and she told everyone.

“It’s because there’s now a third party involved, and they want some of the money you’re making. And this third party, is Moana Laine! The merchant from Somerland!”

Everyone’s expressions were even more confused when they heard her.

“Are you certain, Miss Jasmine?”

“Powerful as he might be, Moana is just one man. He can’t possibly think of monopolizing the entire petroleum industry in Bashra, can he?”

“Yeah, and if he truly was behind this, why would Moana reach out to help us time and time again?”

Jasmine already came up with an answer for their doubts.

“You want to know why? That’s simple… Moana Laine is more than just one man. He is representing Somerland’s commercial circle! He is the vanguard! You guys are curious about why he saved you? That’s just the first step of his plan. Once he’s created the impression of a savior in you, you won’t suspect him anymore.”

Murik, the only man who knew the truth, could not take Jasmine defaming Moana anymore.

“Miss Jasmine…”

“Why? Is there something you’d like to say, President Murik?” Jasmine’s expression changed suddenly, reminding Murik of the deal he made with her.

“Not at all. I just wanted to know if you were thirsty? I can get you a cup of water…”

“Thank you. I’ll have an iced one.”

Jasmine threatened Murik with her gaze before continuing to speak to the people in front of her.

“Is there anything else you’d like to ask?”

Everyone nodded.

Evidently, under Jasmine’s speech, some of the merchants had begun to suspect whether Moana was truly behind this all. A few words were not enough for Jasmine to convince everyone.

“If that’s the case, then is there any way for you to revert our disqualification?”

This was what everyone was most concerned about, and the question Jasmine was waiting for.

“Of course. I would not have said so if I couldn’t. The Somerland merchants that Moana is leading wish to acquire the headquarters of the Petroleum Chamber of Commerce. Once they succeed, they will be able to change the regulations however they wish and all of you will just have to listen! Us Rothschilds will be the one to stop their evil plan!”Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.