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

willing buyer, they were looking for a victim.

they dealt with

project as a peace offering to the

Jonah and had him hurry over with the agreement of transfer

a gleam

remarked, "I can't hide anything from you

a businessman, you could consider running scam operations. I'm sure you'll

equally successful."

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

bait or not. We had never pressured him

have declined Mr. Jonah's request

Just admit you're full of tricks. I have goosebumps

Then, she added, "Your plan has a few

for an investigation before he officially took over

the day, you knew he'd take the

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

carrot in front of

not matter to him. All he cares is to reestablish his reputation. He's long

that bastard David Schmidt."

and wits of the woman in front of him. "It's all psychological