Richard learned from the profile that Gunther also had the shortest temper. Stefan was the first to lose his composure.
“Don’t you know why I’ve asked you here?” Richard put down his spoon and fork, picked up a paper towel, and wiped his hands.
“We don’t…” The crowd shook their heads.
Even if they did, they would say otherwise.
In a conversation, the first to say what was on their mind would inevitably lose an advantage. They would not confess easily.
“Okay, let me make it clear to you. I want you to take a stand. I wonder what you think.” Richard slowly looked up, his eyes scanning the seven people’s faces.
“What stand?” They glanced at each other and asked the obvious question.
“Lennon Real Estate and Billion Trees Real Estate… Choose one.” Richard’s tone was still calm.
Hearing this, the seven people’s expressions changed slightly. They figured out that Richard had probably called them over for this.
The news about the battle between Lennon Real Estate and Billion Trees Real Estate had gone viral in Joules Town’s business circle in the past two days. Many people were watching to see who would have the last laugh.
Richard had approached them at this point.
How could they not figure out something?
However, they still did not expect Richard to speak so bluntly. In a word, Richard wanted them to take sides and decide.
“Mr. Lennon, you’re young and wealthy. Lennon Real Estate will be successful in your hands… We would love to have the opportunity to work with Lennon Real Estate.”
“But we have already signed a long-term partnership with Billion Trees Real Estate. Besides that, we have been working with each other for years. So it’s hard for us to withdraw,” A middle-aged man next to Gunther coughed softly before saying slowly.
“Yes! That’s right.”
“That’s what we meant, Mr. Lennon.”
“I’m sorry. We’ll work with Lennon Real Estate if we ever get the chance.”
Others chimed in. However, they quickly shut up when they saw Richard raise his eyebrows slowly.
“I’m asking which side you’re on. Why are you giving me all this nonsense?” Richard asked, raising his eyebrows as he tapped the table.
His speech made the crowd’s expressions turn ghastly as soon as he spoke.
In fact, each of these seven people was worth hundreds of millions of dollars. With the power they had, they were treated with courtesy wherever they went.
Richard was calling what they were saying nonsense. It was like pointing them in the nose and calling them names!
How could these people who were used to being arrogant stand it?
However, considering Richard’s wealth, he put up with it, but they were already upset.
In particular, Gunther had a grim look flickering in his eyes.
“Tell me the answer. Everyone’s busy. Don’t waste time.” Richard picked up a glass of wine and swirled it gently.
Some of the wine’s color was reflected on Richard’s face. It made his face a little red too-looking like blood. Stefan intimidated others with his temperament.
“Mr. Lennon, let’s talk e after we’re done cooperating with Billion Trees Real Estate…”
“Yes, Mr. Lennon. I’m sorry. We can’t afford it. We’re only trying to be safe.”
The crowd paused for two seconds before speaking again.
“So you’re going to take Billion Trees Real Estate’s side…” Richard nodded gently and took a sip from his glass.
They glanced at each other without speaking, acquiescing to the idea.
“What if I tell you Billion Trees Real Estate is going to end today?”
“And Lennon Real Estate family will dominate Joules Town’s business circle starting tomorrow…”
“What choice will you make?” Richard put down his wine glass and looked at the crowd calmly.
Hearing this, everyone widened their eyes in shock.
Richard said Billion Trees Real Estate was going to end today.
How was that possible?
Also, Richard said that he would make Lennon Real Estate dominate Joules Town’s business circle.
That was even more of a joke.
There were many talents in Joules Town’s business circle. Several leading enterprises were corporations worth tens of billions of dollars. It was impossible for Richard to dominate by stepping on those corporations.
Never mind that Richard could not bring down Billion Trees Real Estate. Even if he did bring down Billion Trees Real Estate, he would never be able to put Lennon Real Estate on top of Joules Town’s business circle.
These people felt Richard took things too easy because he was young.
Richard looked around at the group’s expression before withdrawing his gaze.
People would refuse to be convinced until they were faced with the grim reality. Richard found it to be too much trouble, so he did not want to talk too much.
“It’s up to you whether you believe it or not. But you only get one chance. Be smart…” Jasmine glanced at Richard and said to the crowd.
“What do you mean? We can’t survive it if we don’t work without Lennon Real Estate?” Gunther asked, frowning slightly and looking at Jasmine.
Everyone else was smiling too. They knew no one would dare say such a thing.
Richard only smiled at this.
When Jasmine saw Richard’s smile, he understood immediately.
“You’re right. Either pledge allegiance to Lennon Real Estate. Or lose everything,” Jasmine’s answer was rather straightforward.
“Hahaha!” Gunther froze before laughing.
Others shook their heads too. They thought Richard was too naive.
Did he think he could do whatever he wanted just because he was wealthy?
Stefan also needed strong connections besides abundant funds to establish a foothold in the business circle. Even if he did not rule the government and the underworld, he needed at least connections in both-circles.
Lennon Real Estate had just been established for less than a week. The name Richard Lennon had also just shown its edge in Joules Town.
Lennon Real Estate was no match for local enterprises like Gunther and the rest, let alone Billion Trees Real Estate. The company was like a toddler in front of these established local businesses.
Who was Richard to say something like that?
