Let them offer their loyalty

I have to say, this is probably one of the women with the best figure Jonas has ever seen, except for Yukas.

Specifically, it may be the same as Chelsea, but the tight belly and...

"So what is it that Miss Carroll wants me out for?"

Jonas withdrew his gaze in time, coughed, and spoke as if nothing had happened.

Carol Sigrid did not notice anything unusual, but sighed and said:

"Mr. Jonas, your behavior this time has indeed caused a lot of trouble for the Arbitration Bureau."

Although the Federation's influence on the Arbitration Bureau has been reduced a lot after they took root in District 25, there is still an unignorable hierarchical relationship between the Federation and the Arbitration Bureau.

The DuPont affair was not difficult to investigate. It was easy to find out that the only company that had conflicts and contradictions with DuPont recently was Alte. As the chief executive officer, Dennis DuPont imposed sanctions on Alte, and Jonas had sufficient motives and reasons to take action.

Almost all the blame was directed at Jonas...but the most crucial thing was that the Arbitration Bureau had no evidence. In the office where Dennis DuPont disappeared, the Arbitration Bureau did not find any signs of intrusion.

Even the security guard at the door did not notice that anyone had come, and there was no sign that the surveillance system had been hacked. Only the surveillance in Dennis DuPont's office showed a brief black screen, and after the black screen, Dennis DuPont disappeared in the office.

It was as if someone had taken him away out of thin air. Carol, who knew the details of the case, couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.

There is no doubt that all the details of the case reveal a message: the person who took Dennis Dupont away was not an ordinary person, and the other party had the ability to quietly take away any administrative director of the 25th District...

"Why can't I understand what Miss Carol is saying?" Jonas looked a little puzzled, which gave Carol even more of a headache.

If this matter is really related to the other party, then the arbitration bureau's assessment of Alte Company may have to be upgraded to a higher level.

And judging from the fact that the other party quietly developed a temporary psychic potion, it is obvious that the other party has already reached a very in-depth level of research on psychic energy...

If you want to conduct research to this extent, it is absolutely impossible to do it without a large amount of material data... So, how many psychics did the other party recruit?

This is a rather terrifying number. Carol didn't even dare to think about it. He just took a deep breath and said:

"The Dennis DuPont incident has had a very bad impact on District 25. Mr. Jonas may feel that there is no evidence left...but you have to know that the Federation is unreasonable."

Carol's tone was calm when he said this, but the threatening meaning in his words was self-evident.

However, Carol's words were not a threat. As she said, the Federation was unreasonable... Even if the truth of the matter could not be found out in the end, the Federation would not give up.

They'll find the most likely suspect as a scapegoat... and use him to appease the anger of the Dennis family.

After a moment of silence, Jonas said:

"Regarding the previous cooperation, Alte Company has a new cooperation plan. I wonder if Miss Carol is interested in listening to it?"

Carol raised her eyebrows. This was also one of the purposes of her trip.

After all, there is still cooperation between the Arbitration Bureau and Alte Company, so she certainly can't do anything to Jonas.

But it is inevitable to use indirect means to squeeze more benefits out of Jonas.

After all, if there is no way to hand over someone, the Arbitration Bureau will have to bear the responsibility, and she will have to bear this part of the pressure.

"Alte's research department developed a new product some time ago."

Jonas said this, paused and then continued:

"Compared to the temporary psychic potion shown to the Arbitration Bureau before, the side effects of this sample are minimal..."

"What is its function?" Carol asked without hesitation.

As a senior official in the Arbitration Bureau, Carol Sigrid had a keen sense of smell in this regard. She smelled the scent of interest from just one sentence.

There is no doubt that the sub-product with almost zero side effects can be put on the market.

Although the Arbitration Bureau does not know much about this matter, the money is right in front of you. Wouldn't it be a waste if you don't spend it?

Seeing Carol's reaction, Jonas knew that most of today's problems had been solved. He raised the corners of his mouth and said:

"Temporary body potion... this is the name given to it before it is officially launched."

"Its effect is that it can enhance the user's physical fitness in a short period of time... According to our experiments, the enhancement is about 60%. The side effect is that the user will fall into a fatigue period about three days after use."

"What is the exact extent of this fatigue period?"

"Almost zero."

Hearing this, Carol couldn't help but open his eyes wide, and it took him a long time to calm himself down.

She asked, "If the Arbitration Bureau wants to cooperate with Alte on this product, what will it cost?"

She knew that today's incident alone was not worth the other party's high price.

However, to Carol's surprise, Jonas shook his head, then raised his head and looked into her eyes:

"What if I say that all I need is Carol Sigrid's friendship?"

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PS: After I finished updating yesterday, I slept for a whole day and night, alas.

This chapter has 4,000 words. I'll try to adjust my schedule and update it tomorrow.

Chapter 181 I Want Your Friendship

—You want... my friendship?

Carol showed a look of surprise on his face, and a subtle feeling unconsciously emerged in his heart.

Jonas's words were not difficult to understand, but Carol had no idea why he said that... You know, the nature of the Arbitration Bureau showed that it was not a force that valued "cooperation".

In other words, the two men were able to negotiate here simply because of their shared interests. It was impossible for someone like Jonas not to understand this.

So, what is his real purpose...?

Carol couldn't help but shudder, and quickly threw away the guess in his mind. He moved his body calmly and said:

"I think you have earned my friendship, Mr. Jonas."

Although he had some doubts about Jonas's real intentions, he could not let go of a deal that was right in front of him.

The potential value behind a potion that can enhance physical fitness with low side effects... may be no less than that of the temporary psychic potion.

Enhance physical fitness by 60%... This is an effect that many mechanized modifications cannot achieve. It is conceivable that if this kind of potion is used on mercenaries, it will greatly improve their combat effectiveness.

And the Alte Company that was able to develop this kind of medicine...in Carol's opinion, might already be a force of the same level as the Arbitration Bureau.

Thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem like a bad thing to establish a so-called friendship with Jonas?

Hearing this, Jonas laughed and then said:

"Since we are friends, I will tell you the truth..."

As if sensing Carol's thoughts, Jonas bared his fangs.

"I hope Miss Carroll can do me a favor."

Hearing this, Carol immediately became alert, but she did not show it. Instead, she asked calmly:

"I wonder what Mr. Jonas wants me to do for you?"

"Don't be nervous. After all, my request is also based on the consideration of friendship between the two sides."

Jonas paused and then smiled:

"I am also deeply saddened by the Dennis Dupont incident... But it is not a good idea for the arbitration bureau to continue investigating aimlessly. As a friend, I have an idea that I can provide to Miss Carol."

——There must be something wrong with you feeling heartbroken.

How could Carol not know that the man in front of him was the culprit? He just didn't expose him due to various considerations and lack of evidence.

But it is undeniable that she became somewhat interested in what the other party said... Although she couldn't do anything to Jonas, she would eventually have to find a scapegoat.

"I wonder what idea Jonas is talking about?"

Carol picked up the tea in front of him, took a sip and asked.

"According to the information I have received, before the incident, there was a connection between the board of directors of the Wettin Group and Dennis DuPont... and it was a very close connection."

"But after Dennis Dupont disappeared, the Wettin Group directly terminated all cooperation with the administrative department of the Alte District. This act of covering one's ears and stealing the bell makes it difficult not to wonder whether the board of directors of the Wettin Group is related to the disappearance of Mr. Dennis Dupont..."

——What a good trick to kill with a borrowed knife.

Almost instantly, Carol guessed what the other party was thinking, and she acted along:

"Does Mr. Jonas know what the specific connection is?"

Jonas looked a little embarrassed, but soon he spoke as if he had made a decision:

"To be honest, before Mr. Dennis Dupont disappeared, there were some conflicts between the Alte Company and the administrative department of the Alte District."

"Oh?" Carol asked as if he knew nothing, "What kind of conflict is it?"

"Alas, Alte originally had a cooperative relationship with the administrative department, but I don't know who was secretly discrediting Alte, which led Mr. DuPont to terminate Alte's cooperation and impose a series of sanctions on Alte not long ago."

"This incident itself was just a small misunderstanding, but it was constantly magnified and fanned by people with ulterior motives, which turned a small matter into an irreconcilable conflict... Miss Carol should also be aware of the grudge between me and the board of directors of the Weting Consortium, so I think Miss Carol should also be very clear about the force that fanned the flames."

"you mean...?"

“Alte Company has no reason or motivation to take any action against Mr. Dennis DuPont. After all, Miss Carol knows this too.

The Alte Company is currently in its growth phase, and it is absolutely impossible for it to do something that would hurt the enemy by a thousand while hurting itself by eight hundred... The one who really has the motivation to do this is the Weiting Consortium, which is standing aside at this time."

——How cruel.

Carol couldn't help but sigh in her heart, but she had to admit that this was indeed a win-win solution.

"The Arbitration Bureau will carefully consider your suggestion."

Carol was silent for a while, then he said:

"But recently, please ask Alte Company to behave itself. After all, the Federation takes this matter very seriously, and it is inevitable that some forces that have nothing to do with this matter will be accidentally hurt."

These words not only confirmed the content of the cooperation with Jonas, but also served as a warning to him.

If something unexpected happens again, Carol is not sure if he can handle it.

Jonas just smiled and said:

"Of course. Alte is a benign enterprise and will never do anything illegal."

Hearing this, Carol couldn't hold back any longer. He glanced at Jonas and said:

"It better be so."

——I don’t believe you.

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After Carol left, Jonas breathed a sigh of relief and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.

Before Miss Rui developed the new product, he had originally planned to give up the original cooperative interests to achieve his goal, but now it seems that it has really become a win-win situation.

Alte Company solved the long-standing hidden danger without any effort. Perhaps it won’t be long before Jonas Wettin will truly become the real owner of the Wettin Group.

Of course, his goal is far more than that...this is just a small step in a grand plan.

After mastering strategic-level power, the Weiting Consortium no longer posed a threat.

Just as Carol guessed, the Alte Company at this time was far more than its apparent size would suggest. The power it concealed was already enough to challenge those upper-class financial groups in District 25.

But unfortunately, not only Dennis du Pont, but also the board of directors of the Wettin Group was not aware of this.

From being unwilling to give up any of his own interests at the beginning to the current situation where there is a fight to the death, Jonas has actually always had only one goal.

——That is to completely liquidate the board of directors of the Weiting Group.

Jonas's father did leave him a backup plan...but he would have to wait until he came of age to use them.

This is why the members of the board are so afraid of Jonas... Once he is allowed to grow up safely, all the power in their hands will return to Jonas.

The board members who had tasted the sweetness were naturally unwilling to hand over their power to others, so they began to unite against Jonas, who had not yet taken power.

Normally, he only needs to develop steadily and he will be able to become the leader of the Weiting Group at a certain time.

But now, Jonas can't wait until his coming of age ceremony at the age of twenty-four.

Sitting in the office on the top floor of Alte Company, Jonas looked at the news about the Weting Group with calm eyes.

The Arbitration Bureau has intervened in the investigation and many companies under the Weiting Group have been sealed up.

Of the seven districts controlled by the Wetin Consortium, except for the three districts controlled by Jonas, all the others were sanctioned by the Arbitration Bureau.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see the role Jonas played in this incident...but they can't figure out how Jonas did it...