Chapter 175 How Much Would You Like To Invest


    The male patient was bbergasted and stuttered as he replied, "No, n-n-no, no, sorry, I didn''t mean it.


    It''s just that from the side, you look rather feminine. I couldn''t see any facial hair on you and your


    Adam''s apple wasn''t obvious as well. That''s why I mistook you for a woman. I''m so sorry."


    The corners of Jerry Zabinski''s mouth curled into an unfathomable smile as he replied, "You don''t have


    to apologize, just be more careful in your next life yeah?"


    "Huh?” The other man stared at Jerry, wide-eyed.


    Without warning, Jerry Zabinski lifted the man and threw him over the ledge of the rooftop.


    "AHHHHHHH!"


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    A piercing scream prated the calm night sky.


    Bam!


    The screams came to an abrupt halt when the man hit the ground.


    Jerry Zabinski, who was standing at the edge of the rooftop, overlooked the body of the man who was


    lying dead next to the flowerbed. He then took out his phone and made a call. "Arrange for my


    discharge tomorrow. It''s time to start taking revenge on Nathan Cross."


    Sean Smith, Samuel and Paul, paid Penny a visit the next day.


    Sean Smith started the conversation by singing the praises of Penny and her dad, saying that the


    Smith family''s bright future depended on them.


    Immediately after, the elder Mr. Smith switched the direction of the conversation as he indicated his


    interest in investing in his granddaughter''spany, Cross Corporation.


    Penny was momentarily stunned at her granddad''s sudden request. Not knowing how to respond, she


    reconfirmed what she had just heard, "Grandpa, Uncle Samuel, Uncle Paul, did you just say you''re


    interested in investing in Cross Corporation?"


    Sean Smith replied with a smile, "Yup, you must be having quite a hard time since yourpany has


    just started and is still in debt. We''re a family, after all, so we were thinking of helping you out by


    investing in yourpany. This way, we can also make money together!"


    Penny Smith was not clueless about her grandpa and uncles'' intention. Herpany was doing well


    and did not require any additional funding at the moment. Besides, Cross Corporation''s future was


    looking bright and had an immense potential for growth.


    Those men wanted to have a share in thepany to reap the benefits of herbor, after noticing that


    it was doing well.


    Penny wanted to reject the proposition, but she did not know how to articte it. She shot a pleading


    nce at Nathan Cross, hoping he woulde to her rescue.


    However, Nathan, who was tending to their daughter, seemed to have no interest to partake in the


    discussion. He was waiting for his wife to make her own decision.


    Sean Smith could tell, at once, that Penny wasn''t keen on letting them have a share in thepany.


    Mentally running through his options quickly, Sean Smith turned his attention towards his second son


    and said, "Benson, dad has already permitted your return to the Smith family. During your birthday


    banquet yesterday, I was also at your side helping you with entertaining your guests instead of being at


    your brother''s. I haven''t treated you unfairly, right? What do you think about us investing in Penn''s


    Given Benson''s honest and cowardly character, he hemmed and hawed a bit before answering, "We''re


    family, doesn''t it sound good to be able to make money together?"


    Sean Smith seemed to be very pleased with his son''s reply.


    On the other hand, Leah''s face darkened and she stood up abruptly. In a cold voice, she said, "I still


    have some dishes to wash in the kitchen, I''ll leave you guys to have a


    good chat."


    After saying that, the woman stomped into the kitchen and turned on the tap. The sound of water


    sshing around could be heard as Leah vented her frustration on the crockery.


    Benson Smith was aware that his reply had upset his wife. Not wanting to aggravate her anger, he


    stopped talking and kept quiet.


    Sean Smith was unconcerned about Benson''s sudden silence and looked towards Penny smilingly.


    "Penn, you''ve heard your dad''s views. Besides, when you first started, you also epted investment


    from other people. Since you''re willing to pay dividends to those outsiders, there''s no reason you


    wouldn''t let grandpa take a share in yourpany too right? Unless you resent me?"


    That statement was rather unfair to Penny Smith, who felt that her grandpa was bashing her


    groundlessly.


    "Grandpa, I don''t resent you," Penny rified immediately.


    "If that''s the case, what do you think about my investment in Cross Corporation?” Sean Smith pressed


    on.


    After a moment of hesitation, Penny Smith asked, "How much are you three intending to invest then?"


    With a slight smile on his face, Sean Smith replied, "We''re not intending to take advantage of you. So,


    your two uncles and I are thinking of putting in three hundred million each, in exchange for 20% of your


    To trade for 20% of Cross Corporation''s shares with three hundred million seemed like a fair


    proposition.


    However, Nathan Cross, who had been ying with his daughter at the side, suddenly spoke. He said


    nonchntly, "20% is too much. For three hundred million, a 10% share would be more appropriate.”