Chapter 582
Having just suffered a devastating multi-billion-dollar hit, what she needed most was an opportunity for an instantaneous recovery.
The steady, modest returns of ordinary wealth management couldn’t even begin to catch her eye.
She needed explosive, exponential profits that would double her money in the shortest possible time to plug the massive hole in her accounts.
Helena immediately shook her head. “No. We’re not switching. The busier they are, the more it proves their capability.
Ordinary firms are beneath me, and they certainly can’t fix my situation. I must work with this firm p>
To secure this partnership, Helena—usually so arrogant, aristocratic, and accustomed to being worshipped—completely abandoned her pride.
Dropping her usual domineering attitude, she threw an irresistible offer at Julian.
“As long as you agree to this partnership, all my future investments will be exclusively managed by you.
I will also bring my elite connections from the Capital. With my network, the clients I introduce will be infinitely wealthier than the ones you have now.
I can even act as a liaison, connecting you to the most exclusive, high-end business channels for free.
How about that? Is that enough of an incentive p>
After a prolonged, theatrical back-and-forth.
Julian acted as though her sincerity had moved him—or perhaps as if he were bowing to the sheer influence of the Sterling name.
He finally relented, looking incredibly conflicted as he pretended to make a massive exception.
“Since you place such profound trust in us, Mrs. Sterling, and have shown such remarkable sincerity, we will make a one-time exception. We will carve out an exclusive position and trading slot just for you p>
The moment the words left his mouth, the crushing tension in Helena’s chest vanished, replaced by wild ecstasy.
But instantly, Julian dropped his smile.
He pulled out a pre-prepared standard agreement, flipped to the risk disclosure clause, and spoke with solemn gravity.
“However, I must be completely upfront with you. Making an exception does not guarantee your principal or your returns.
All of our high-yield, cross-border projects come with extreme risk and intense market volatility.
This agreement clearly states that all investment decisions, profit, and loss outcomes—every single ounce of risk.
Will be borne entirely by you, the client, Mrs. Sterling.
The firm provides no safety net, no compensation, and assumes absolutely zero legal or financial liability.
If you acknowledge this and accept it willingly, we can proceed with the signing process p>
Helena hesitated for a split second.
In that tiny window of doubt, Celeste immediately utilized another calculated push to force her hand.
“Helena, the risk clauses are incredibly severe. Maybe you should think this over.
After all, this is the principal of your exclusive family trust, The volume is massive Yes, the profits would be in the hundreds of billions.
While no one would make more money than you, the potential losses are just as astronomical.
Why don’t we take a few days to deliberate? You shouldn’t make a decision this big on impulse p>
Out of everything she said, Helena only heard one phrase: *profits in the hundreds of billions p>
Helena immediately cut her off. “There’s no need to deliberate, and there’s no need to talk me out of it.
I am fully aware of all the risks, and I will bear all the consequences myself p>
She waved her hand dismissively, her tone bold and sweeping. “You just focus on aggressive heavy trading. Multiply my money as fast as possible to cover my losses.
Prepare the contract immediately. I’m signing it right now p>
A smug smile flashed across Julian’s face before he seamlessly resumed his professional, polite demeanor, giving a slight nod.
“Since you voluntarily accept all risks, Mrs. Sterling, we will draft the formal partnership agreement immediately p>
With their own hidden agendas aligning perfectly, the deal was struck.
Helena eagerly commanded her subordinates, “Prepare the required documentation right now. And remember, do not use the Sterling family’s lawyers p>
“Yes, ma’am p>
Celeste lowered her eyes, masking the fleeting, sinister coldness within them as an imperceptible sneer curled the corners of her lips.
Everything was perfectly under her control.
Meanwhile.
At Capital Hospital.
Shortly after Helena and her entourage left, Sienna returned to her office and immediately called for her subordinate.