Can’t Win Me Back

"Madam Alyssa, the land auction process is messed up in Tsulu. Don't you agree?" Xavier took the

opportunity to praise Jasper to the heavens, "Fortunately, our wise Mr. Beckett brought up the issues to

Mr. Jonah, just in time to turn things around. Mr. Jonah would suffer a greater loss if the construction

kicked off."

"Xavier, are you implying that Jonah isn't as wise?" Alyssa crossed her arms and directed an imitating

gaze at Xavier. The latter tensed up and clarified, "M-Madam, please don't misunderstand! That wasn't

what I meant!"

"Xavier, watch your mouth." Jasper cast a piercing glance in Xavier's way. "He who talks much errs

much. Remember, your bonus..."

Xavier was even more intimidated by Jasper's subtle threat on his bonus.

To err was human nature, and the same applied to businessmen. Jasper wasn't born with keen

business acumen. It was the cumulation of experience from years of running the Beckett Group and

making various mistakes along the road.

He was slightly more knowledgeable about Tsulu than Jonah, which happened to be of help.

"I pointed out the problem for Jonah to transfer the land to someone else, but he struggled to find a

as if he hadn't done much

a

they dealt with Sean's

the project as a peace offering to the Schmidts.

and had him hurry over with the

gleam

remarked, "I can't hide anything from you

you're not a businessman, you could consider running scam operations. I'm sure you'll

equally successful."

"Well, I did not lie to Josh Schmidt. All

take the bait or not. We

Mr. Jonah's request for

full of tricks. I have goosebumps

added, "Your plan has a few flaws.

an investigation before he officially took over

you knew he'd take the bait because he was in a difficult spot in the

Plus, he's impatient and greedy for success. No doubt, he'd walk into the trap when

carrot in

him. All he cares is to reestablish his reputation. He's

that bastard David Schmidt."

the woman in front