Chapter 85
"Of course I'm ready. I've been prepping for this exact scenario!"
"Don't sweat it, I got a backup plan!"
"And the issue you're worried about? Not even possible anymore!"
"If it was, Benjamin would've blown up my phone by now!"
"It's already this late, and I haven't gotten any calls!"
"Doesn't that mean Stanford hasn't told their shareholders the task is done?"
"If the shareholders knew, they'd have called a board meeting at StellaTech Group right away."
"Benjamin would've called us immediately. No way he wouldn't have reached out by now!"
"After all, I'm still counting on his ten percent stake!"
Alvin finished speaking with a calm smile, exuding a relaxed confidence. Sam, standing nearby, quickly asked, "Alvin, what should I do now?"
"We just wait!"
"Shouldn't we find out what's happening on their end?"
"That's easy!"
"Just ask Shirley to check with her contacts!"
"In the next half hour, there will definitely be a multi-million dollar leveraged transaction!"
Hearing it was her turn, Shirley immediately got to work.
She focused intently on her computer screen, watching the messages in her group chat. Within seconds, someone responded.
Shirley was very social, and information in their industry circulated quickly!
Sam, standing beside her, looked at Alvin with admiration.
As soon as Sam finished speaking, Shirley had already gathered the information.
"I found out!"
"There was indeed a fifty million dollar transaction, with ten times leverage!"
"I almost couldn't get the name; this information is usually confidential!"
"Luckily, my network is extensive, and I found out!"
"Alvin was right, it was Justin!"
"We now have the facts!"
Alvin smirked, unsurprised by the result. He then stood up from the couch, stretched, and moved around a bit.
"It's been a long day!"
"Shirley, when are you treating us to that big dinner you promised?"
Shirley laughed.
"Anytime!"
"Although I'm still at work, sneaking out for a meal shouldn't be a problem."
Hearing this, Alvin quickly said, "No way!"
"You're still on the clock, so focus on your work. We'll eat together after you finish!"
"Can we bring family?"
Shirley smiled, "Of course, it would be an honor!"
"I'd love to meet Mrs. James!"
"She must be amazing to have won over someone as outstanding as you!"
"And your daughter too!"
"She must be beautiful!"
Alvin laughed heartily.
"Shirley, I almost thought you were flattering me!"
"But everything you said is true. My wife is indeed beautiful and exceptional!"
"As for my daughter, you'll see for yourself!"
"You'll definitely like her!"
"Isabelle loves playing with pretty ladies!"
"You keep working; Isabelle will be out of school soon!"
"Sam and I will pick her up on the way home!"
"Alright, Alvin!"
"I'll book the restaurant and send you the details!"
"Don't be late!"
"No need to book!"
"I'll call Robert directly!""We're going to The Epicurean Haven for dinner!"
Shirley's eyes widened. She knew about The Epicurean Haven but had never been there.
It wasn't that she didn't want to go; she just didn't have the status to get in!
Some of her high-profile clients frequented such places.
Whenever Shirley saw their Instagram posts, she felt envious.
Now, she had the chance to dine at The Epicurean Haven!
Shirley exclaimed, "The Epicurean Haven?"
"Alvin's right, let's go there!"
"The food there is amazing!"
"Isabelle, the little foodie, will be thrilled!"
Shirley glanced at Alvin, then at Sam, incredulous.
"Sam, have you been there too?"
Sam blinked and scratched his head, embarrassed.
"Only thanks to Alvin's connections!"
Shirley was stunned, staring at Alvin.
"That's The Epicurean Haven!"
"Alvin, I'm seriously questioning your identity!"
"Who are you really?"
"Just casually going to The Epicurean Haven?"
Alvin couldn't help but laugh at Shirley's adorable reaction.
"Stop flattering me; you've done it enough today!"
"It's not my doing; it's thanks to Robert's connections!"
"If he joins us for dinner, I'll introduce you!"
"He wouldn't miss such an exciting moment; he'll definitely come!"
"Yes, yes!"
"Robert will definitely join us for dinner!"
Shirley processed this shocking news and then looked worried.
"Alvin, I promised to treat you to dinner, but this is The Epicurean Haven!"
"Can I afford it?"
Alvin laughed.
"Shirley, don't worry!"
"I'll get you a discount!"
"I guarantee you can afford this meal!"
Shirley nodded eagerly, thrilled at the rare opportunity.
The Epicurean Haven was a dream come true!
The scenery was beautiful, and the food was exquisite.
It was like paradise!
Sam looked at Alvin, puzzled, and quickly said, "Wait, wait!"
"What about the stocks?"
Alvin raised an eyebrow, "Of course we need to keep an eye on them!"
"Shirley, remember to buy back the stocks I just sold!"
"Sell them again at the market close!"
"Shirley, we'll terminate the contract for now!"
"But even though the contract is terminated, have the institutions hold onto the stocks!"
"Tomorrow, I'll continue shorting the stocks with leverage!"
"Deduct the fees directly!"
Shirley gave an OK gesture, "Mission accomplished!"
She quickly followed Alvin's instructions, repurchasing the stocks.
Shirley joked, "Alvin, you made two hundred million dollars in just one day!"
"If you need my help, just ask!"
"I'll do my best to assist you!"
"But Sam and I are counting on you!"
"Don't forget us when there's money to be made!"
Alvin smiled.
"Shirley, we're close enough that if you keep teasing me, I won't be polite!"
"Just follow my lead."
"Making money is inevitable!"
"It's that simple, as long as you understand!"
Alvin, Sam, and Shirley said their goodbyes and left.
Shirley tapped her fingers on the desk, watching their backs as her thoughts drifted away.