Chapter 769
Chapter 769:
Mindful of appearances, Fernanda had opted for a simple white linen dress. While her attire lacked the luxury of Jordyn’s, it carried an understated elegance, a breath of fresh air in its simplicity.
Without delay, the two made their way to Martin’s house, where Curran had been staying over the past few days.
Martin wasn’t home—likely buried in work at the office. Judie and Evie were out shopping and had promised to return shortly.
“Curran, hello,” Jordyn greeted warmly, her smile polished to perfection. “You look younger every time I see you.”
Her words were like honey, and they brought an instant glow to Curran’s face.
“Jordyn, you’ve got a way of making an old man feel invincible.”
“I only speak the truth,” Jordyn said with a light laugh as she settled onto the couch. She effortlessly eased into a conversation with him, the words flowing like a well-practiced dance.
The topics ranged from casual updates on health to the latest happenings in the world, before naturally shifting to weightier matters like international economic trends and Reed Group’s overseas investments.
Fernanda sat quietly on the adjacent couch, listening without interruption.
Jordyn lived up to her reputation as a PhD in economics. Her insights into global trends were sharp and astute, and Curran seemed deeply engaged, leaning forward as they delved deeper into the discussion.
Through their exchange, Fernanda learned something new—Jordyn had previously worked as an investment advisor for one of Reed Group’s overseas branches. That explained the ease and familiarity between her and Curran.
After a lengthy discussion, Jordyn finally turned to Fernanda during a pause as Curran took a sip of water. With an apologetic smile, she said, “I’m sorry, Ms. Morgan. I’ve been talking Curran’s ear off and completely neglected you.”
“It’s all right,” Fernanda replied graciously. “I’m enjoying listening to your conversation. But there’s one point you raised earlier that I don’t entirely agree with.”
“Oh?” Curran’s eyebrows lifted, his curiosity piqued. “You’ve got some thoughts on this subject, Fernanda?”
𝗙𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 — 𝖙𝖗𝖚𝖘𝖙 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹐𝖼𝗈𝗺
“Just personal observations,” Fernanda said modestly. “They may not be completely accurate.” With a composed demeanor, she continued, “In my opinion, foreign direct investment this year will likely stay stable, but cross-border capital flows will become more dynamic. The increase in global mergers and acquisitions points to a stabilization trend. However, significant expansion seems unlikely, especially given the volatile financial markets globally.”
Jordyn had painted a picture of optimism earlier, and she hadn’t expected Fernanda to offer a view that contrasted so starkly. Curran, now visibly intrigued, urged, “Go on, Fernanda.”
With a faint smile, Fernanda added, “That’s why I don’t believe this is the best time for aggressive overseas investments. While debt in developed economies has shown improvement, emerging markets are still wrestling with rising debt burdens. Moreover, cross-border capital flows could destabilize foreign exchange and domestic markets in these regions. Considering recent international developments, I expect global economic growth rates to continue slowing. Expanding investments overseas right now could be a risky gamble.”
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