A Bumpy Road to Power

Chapter 624 - 624

This is not the most important thing.

The most important thing is that Grant Technologies recently secured financing.

And the investor is LeapDrive Technologies.

In other words, LeapDrive Technologies will be the God of Wealth for Grant Technologies.

Additionally, Grant Technologies will be able to access LeapDrive Technologies' sales channel through this financing cooperation.

Yet he didn't expect that Jefferson Ford, the chairman of LeapDrive Technologies, would actually appear at this signing meeting.

"Chairman Ford, welcome."

Dirk Carter immediately stepped down from his seat and shook hands with Jefferson Ford.

Jefferson Ford also had a smile on his face.

He politely greeted Dirk Carter.

Then he took out a contract and said loudly, "After research and decision by the LeapDrive Technologies board, we will invest 600 million in the Koryn City Economic Development District to build a LeapDrive electric vehicle assembly plant, expected to recruit 4000 employees in Koryn City. Here's the contract. Please take a look, Executive Carter."

As soon as he said this.

Everyone on-site was dumbfounded.

Especially Fabian Vincent and Elliot Douglas, who widened their eyes and were at a loss for words for the moment.

"Chairman Ford, thank you, thank you so much. Coincidentally, there's another colleague of yours here today. Would you like me to introduce them?"

Dirk Carter said.

Jefferson Ford was startled and asked, "Oh? Is that so?"

Dirk Carter pointed in Alan Goodman's direction.

Alan Goodman knew he couldn't avoid it and hurriedly came over, saying timidly, "Hello, Chairman Ford."

"Oh, it's little Alan. Are you investing in the Economic Development District too?"

Jefferson Ford asked.

Alan Goodman looked embarrassed and stuttered, "Chairman Ford, I... I came to learn. I'm planning to invest in the Science and Technology Industrial Park in Rexton City."

"Oh? You're investing in the Science and Technology Industrial Park? Then I might need to reconsider the group's investment in your company."

Jefferson Ford said.

Alan Goodman blanched.

Hurriedly asked, "Why is that?"

"No particular reason. I just favor the Koryn City Economic Development District more. Investing in the Science and Technology Industrial Park doesn't align with my values, so I won't invest."

Jefferson Ford said lightly.

Alan Goodman shivered.

Quickly replied with a smile, "Chairman Ford, I'll follow your lead. I'll invest in the Economic Development District too, right now, right now..."

"I'm sorry, Alan. I previously said that once this opportunity passes, it's gone forever. You didn't want to come in earlier, and now that you want to, there's no spot. I only plan to introduce one electric vehicle company to the Economic Development District, so you'd better seek other opportunities."

Dirk Carter said coldly.

Now it's all over.

The smile froze on Alan Goodman's face.

He felt like a mute forced to eat bitter herbs, unable to voice his distress.

Returning to his seat, he was somewhat lost in thought.

With a single thought, the future of the company was ruined, far beyond what a few regretful words could resolve.

After inviting Jefferson Ford to sit down.

Elliot Douglas's face showed some displeasure.

He said sarcastically, "Executive Carter, even though LeapDrive Technologies joining the Economic Development District is good news, you promised 6 billion initially, and now it's only one-tenth of that."

Dirk Carter smiled slightly and said, "Mayor Douglas, don't be impatient, you see, here comes another guest."

All eyes turned to the door.

Indeed.

Another man, appearing to be in his thirties, walked in with his team.

Arlo Yarbrough announced, "Treasure Net's chairman, Hyde Newhart, has arrived."

The crowd gasped.

No one expected Dirk Carter would invite the chairman of Treasure Net.

To know, Treasure Net is currently the top e-commerce platform in the country, accounting for a staggering 70% of the market share and is the first e-commerce site in the country.

The chairman of The Greatflow, Gonzalo Locke, initially seemed uninvolved.

Seeing Hyde Newhart appear, he felt a sting in his heart.

"Treasure Net decides to invest 1 billion in Koryn City Economic Development District to set up a logistics network and sorting network. Here's the contract, Executive Carter, please take a look."

Hyde Newhart, like Jefferson Ford, handed over a contract.

At that moment, Gonzalo Locke felt a defeat.

His Greatflow was just launched, and compared to Hyde Newhart, it's a small fry. Now that Treasure Net is going to set up logistics and sorting in Koryn City, what market would his Greatflow have?

"Mayor Douglas, sixteen billion secured."

Dirk Carter waved the contract in his hand.

Elliot Douglas was furious, almost smoking from his nostrils.

In the following time, more and more companies arrived one by one.

Most were not from Rexton City, only a minority were from Riverton State, the rest were significant group companies from across the country.

By 10:30 in the morning.

The total of the contracts Dirk Carter secured had long exceeded 60 billion, reaching a staggering 71 billion!

This result.

Was enough to leave Fabian Vincent and Elliot Douglas utterly astonished.

Those who had previously taunted Dirk Carter couldn't even utter a word; this kind of rebuttal came too fast and too fiercely.

The one suffering the most was undoubtedly Elliot Douglas.

Since his bet with Dirk Carter was lost, next, he would face the task of cleaning toilets.

"It seems everyone has arrived, next we'll hold the signing ceremony."

Dirk Carter smiled.

At this moment, a woman's voice rang out.

"Hold on! There's still me!"

Everyone was stunned, looking at the door.

A young woman, like a goddess, walked in gracefully.

At that moment, not only were the others dazed, but Dirk Carter was also stunned.

He never expected she would appear at this moment.

Arlo Yarbrough was surprised for a moment, and announced, "Dorothy Zechariah from Stansen Group has arrived."

Indeed.

The arrival was Dorothy Zechariah.

Dorothy Zechariah smiled slightly at Arlo Yarbrough and said, "You didn't announce fully, it should be Dorothy Zechariah, chairman of both Stansen Group and Pangaea Group."

Upon hearing this.

Dirk Carter paused for a moment.

It seemed the two major group restructures were complete, and Dorothy Zechariah had replaced Barron Zechariah, taking over the two major groups.

Her gaze was fixed on Dirk Carter.

She slowly walked up to Dirk Carter and said, "Stansen Group decides to invest 150 billion in the Koryn City Economic Development District to establish a global headquarters. At the same time, Pangaea Group plans to invest 100 billion to build a new global headquarters in the Koryn City Economic Development District. Executive Carter, here's the contract."

Behind her.

An assistant handed over two contracts.

Bazooka!

This was a bazooka.

Just two contracts totaled 250 billion. Combined with the previous 71 billion, this investment meeting directly signed 321 billion, Dirk Carter was set to break the national record for investment meetings.

It was silent on-site.

For a moment, no one could say a word.

This result was unforeseen initially.

After a brief silence, Genevieve led the applause.

Others also felt surged with emotions, quickly joined the applause, even clapping until their palms turned red.