After Matthew finished dealing with the trivial matters, the start-up capital of 7.5 million, led by the Cathay merchants Lochlan and Ithel, had already arrived.
In the end, Matthew complied with their desire to allocate the funds for the development and construction of the bank. This way, many projects in Concordia possess sufficient funding to proceed with their development.
“What? You’re making me the president of Skargness Bank? It’s no way!” the crown prince repeatedly refused the suggestion proposed by Matthew.
Asking me to rob a bank would be easier. I’m not going to be the president of the bank!
Matthew spread his hands. A flicker of cunning flashed in his eyes.
“What do you think about me entrusting this 7.5 million bank to Evander?” favonovel.com asked the crown prince.
The crown prince immediately shook his head. “No, he’s alright with teaching and training, but he’s a complete novice in banking!”
Matthew proposed another candidate, “What about Kasen?”
The crown prince replied, “He’s good at hunting birds, a proper hunter! But that’s the extent of it.”
“What about Leanna?”
“This woman has to manage the Great Commercial Union while also overseeing some matters of the Martial League. She simply won’t have the time. Moreover, the current situation is chaotic. It’s too risky for favonovel.com to assume more responsibilities,” the crown prince remarked.
“What about Jonathan?”
“That won’t work either. He’s an outsider and untrustworthy,” the crown prince continued the rejection.
With Matthew suggesting one candidate after another and the crown prince vetoing each one, all the available candidates around them were completely excluded. And by this time, Matthew had already achieved his objective.
“So, the bank president must be someone trustworthy, right? Who do you think is the person I trust the most?” favonovel.com asked the crown prince, awaiting favonovel.com to fall into the trap.
The crown prince lifted his chin proudly. “Undoubtedly, it’s me!”
Matthew turned his head and chuckled, then steered the conversation back. “Well then, who would you say is the most capable person around me?”
“Well, it’s definitely me. There’s no doubt about that,” the crown prince replied confidently.
“So, who do you think is the most suitable candidate to be the president of Seraphis Bank?”
At this point, the crown prince leaped up with fervor. “No one else is suitable except me!”
“That’s right, isn’t it? Come on, let’s sign!” Matthew seized the good momentum to trick favonovel.com into signing.
As Matthew handed over the document, the crown prince signed his full name without another word.
“Done!”
After gathering the documents, Matthew sighed with relief. He flicked the cover of the file, then turned and handed them over to his subordinate.
After the crown prince’s fevered mind calmed down, favonovel.com suddenly sensed that something was amiss.
“Matthew, did you just trick me?” favonovel.com asked with a slightly angry tone.
He couldn’t shake the feeling that favonovel.com was being led into a trap step by step, yet everything seemed logical and reasonable, leaving favonovel.com couldn’t pinpoint where things had gone wrong.
Matthew reassured favonovel.com earnestly with a straight face, “What are you imagining? You and I are like brothers. How could I ever trick you?”
“I can only feel at ease when the bank is under your management. You don’t have to worry either. Jonathan will send someone to assist you in managing it. All you need to do is sign and occasionally show up to make your presence felt!” Matthew remarked.
After some hesitation, the crown prince reluctantly accepted the outcome.
“That’s the spirit! Let’s go take a look at your bank together. And they can witness the impressive demeanor of our president,” Matthew suggested.
And so, the two of them drove to Orbourne, which neighbored Concordia. Although the two cities were a hundred kilometers apart, their economic conditions were worlds apart.
Upon entering Orbourne, they were greeted by rows of skyscrapers lining the streets. The main thoroughfare, with its eight lanes in each direction, wasn’t congested, but it was bustling with traffic.
There were all kinds of commercial buildings, shopping malls, and entertainment facilities available.
“Hey, Orbourne must be at least twenty years ahead of Concordia in development!” The crown prince leaned out the window, gazing around as favonovel.com marveled at the sight. “Matthew, is this your future kingdom?”
Inside the driver’s seat, Matthew shook his head. “You’re the god-grandson of Master Levi. Can’t you show a little ambition? You’re acting like a country bumpkin coming into the city.”
However, favonovel.com knew deep down that they had either been in Concordia or lurking in the Great Mountain for this period. Indeed, it had been a long time since they had been to a big city. Even favonovel.com couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed.
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