Chapter 522: 516: Arrogance

Chapter 522: Chapter 516: Arrogance

Why are there such substantial differences between individuals? Ruby Frank’s thoughts wandered a bit, but Finn Lewis was, of course, oblivious to it. Upon hearing Ruby’s words, Finn chuckled and responded, “None of that matters. Be it company A or Planet Corp, it makes no difference to us. If I ask for it, I trust that even 5% of Planet Corp shares freely given by Hanson Lee is a possibility.”

Having spent the night at the hotel, Finn attended the board meeting of company A the next day upon an invitation extended by Greg. For companies like A, shareholders with more than 10% of shares were rare. It was virtually impossible to obtain absolute controlling interest, otherwise, Finn wouldn’t have become the company’s major individual shareholder with a mere 4.8% of shares.

“Let’s welcome Mr. Lewis to his first board meeting at company A.” Levinson Wesley, a middle-aged board member, kicked off the meeting with a welcoming remark. The room erupted in warm applause. Surveying the room, Finn observed that the attendees were generally in their forties or fifties, with some of them sporting completely white hair. Finn stood out markedly from the group.

“Hello everyone, I believe that we’re not entirely unfamiliar with each other,” Finn said with a smile.

“Certainly. Mr. Lewis, you are the first to acquire 4.8% of company A through a technology exchange,” Levinson said.

“Company A benefited significantly from this advanced technology, right?” Finn responded with a grin. The technology Finn had offered wasn’t extraordinary. At least it didn’t seem so to him now. To put it bluntly, it was essentially an operating system. While different from existing operating systems, its capabilities were much greater.

“Alright, though I consent that Mr. Lewis only has less than a 5% share. However, a drop in company A’s share price wouldn’t be good news to Mr. Lewis either, would it?” Levinson said with a hint of inquiry upon noticing Finn’s expression.

Finn glanced at him, observing the expressions of the other attendees. He soon understood what they were implying – taking advantage of him as a shareholder of company A or literally getting advanced technology from him for free. Their intention was definitely audacious but where were these invitations when he just got his shares in Company A?

Although the agreement between the two parties states that it should not be made public, as the most substantial individual shareholder, Finn should’ve been notified by company A about the convening of board meetings, as a basic courtesy. Therefore, he didn’t have a good impression of them.

“As I recall, our contract states that if I ever want to sell my shares, company A has the right to repurchase them at market price. So now, are you willing to buy back?” Finn casually straightened his attire and responded with a slight smile, looking at Levinson, “Partnership or not, is all this talk necessary? I don’t have to play along, right? Is it difficult to get Company A’s shares? Maybe, but I don’t care.”

Upon hearing Finn’s words, everyone in the room froze, then their expressions became somewhat awkward.

Levinson, in particular, was at a loss for words. After a long pause, he forced a laugh and said, “Mr. Lewis must be joking. Since you are here, it clearly indicates that you see potential in company A, doesn’t it?”

“Let’s say that I’m selling my 4.8% shares right now, would you buy them?” Finn ignored his response and asked coolly.