We'll Talk About It

Hearing that, Laurent was shocked.

"Thirty million? Are you hearing yourself?"

"Yes," Ernest said calmly. "Twenty to thirty million, and can be higher. I mean you are not the only one investing right, you can divide it among yourselves. And I want an exclusive clause where only the Helmarte Soap Works operate in the country for five years, which means I want the permits and licenses of that company revoked. As the head of the merchant guild, for sure you can do that right? After all, you control commerce. That exclusivity clause would ensure that you will earn your money fast. And as for stakes, we can give you about twenty percent."

The room immediately became silent.

Actually, even Hollen looked at Ernest as if he had suddenly grown another head.

Twenty percent.

That was not a small number.

Not at all.

Because ownership represented future profit.

Future control.

Future wealth.

Then Hollen frowned.

"Wait."