As soon as Jasper finished his sentence, Darian struck him on the head.

"Even if he's nothing, he's currently the most powerful person in the Anderson Group.

Moreover, to secure investment for The Missing Body, Adrian traded two plots of land in the West Coast District owned by the BRD Group.”

Jasper was still angry.

"The West Coast District is a wasteland. Only assets deemed unnecessary by the BRD Group would be handed to us."

“What's wrong with your blasted mind?" Darian smacked Jasper's head again, asserting, "If there weren't any benefits, do you think I'd let it pass so easily?”

“Dad, what do you mean?" Jasper was utterly clueless.

Darian snorted before revealing a sly grin.

"I've received inside information that the government is planning an Olympic Village on the West Coast District. If we acquire that land, we can secure that project. In turn, the Anderson Hotel would have stronger ties with the government. After all, the hotel business is the Anderson Group's primary revenue source, while the entertainment industry is just a side gig.

“Are you saying you don't care about SJ Entertainment's business?" Jasper felt somewhat disheartened. His father had apparently forgotten the bet with Theodore.

Understandably, if Jasper lost the bet, he would be ousted from the Anderson Group, not Darian.

“sj Entertainment affairs can wait. If 1 want that land, I need more money, and I have to find a way to obtain it. I don't have time to worry about SJ Entertainment.

So, quit your antics and keep a close eye on Theodore. Report any developments to me immediately," Darian said firmly.

But Jasper wasn't ready to let go.

"In that case, things would be too easy for Ariana."

Darian responded, disappointed, "You need to learn to be adaptable. There are numerous ways to make others suffer losses in the entertainment industry. Besides, didn't you review the script when Ariana submitted the proposal? Create a movie of the same genre with a similar plot and release it first. That way, no one will watch the film Ariana and Jayson produce."

Jasper's eyes brightened as if he had an epiphany.

A cold wind was blowing at night, and the sky was devoid of stars and there was even no moon.

Wrapped in a blanket, Ariana sat on the balcony. She was in a daze, thinking about what Adrian had said earlier that day.

In fact, when Jayson had first told her that the BRD Group was also interested in investing in the movie, she had then thought Holden might be behind it.