Chapter 98

Lester stayed collected and composed as he responded, "Yes, the Schneider family has a long history in the business world and has established ourselves as a prominent figure in the industry. Our strength has always been our key asset. "I'm aware that you've been acquiring rare materials from Travia at substantial costs. Strangely enough, the Schneider family also possesses those same materials." Oliver, who was next to me, let out a mocking snort. "What a brag!" "Why?" I had recently joined Hastings Group and wasn't involved in the supply aspect yet. "The rare materials we procure are only found in Travia. And these materials happen to be crucial for our research and development. Therefore, we have to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars worth of raw materials from Travia every year." "That much?" I was taken aback. "That's still considered a small amount." Oliver's gaze dropped. "The people from Travia don't exactly follow the rules when it comes to business dealings. They