Life at the Top

“Haha, kiddo!”

Hugh was silent for a moment, then he laughed out loud. “Young man, it seems that you’re very arrogant!”

“Stock god or not, it’s just a title. I don’t care for it. But if someone wants to act all high and mighty because of a woman, then I can’t be bothered with it,” Jasper retorted again. The reason was simple—because Penelope was using Hugh to try and dominate him.

Others may be afraid of Hugh, but not Jasper.

The current Hugh Lewis had reached a turning point where his prosperity was bound to decline. Several of his investments would be in trouble in the second half of the year, and all of them would go bust, which would eventually lead to a break in the capital chain of Lantern Capital.

Moreover, in Jasper’s opinion, Hugh’s downfall would happen sooner or later. With such a personality, who else would die if not him?

“Young man, it’s useless to talk big. Since everyone is here and the market will open in half an hour, why don’t we make a bet? We’ll choose a stock each and see which has the bigger gain. We shall see if I’m getting old or if you’re simply too arrogant!”

Hugh looked at Jasper with a sneer, obviously angry.

“Mr. Lewis, this is…”

John stepped forward as mediator. To others, Jasper was still young and inexperienced, after all. How could he be an opponent for an old fox like Hugh Lewis?

John admired Jasper very much, and he was also a big customer of his. Whether for official or private reasons, he could not watch Jasper suffer such a big loss.

“John, shut up if you don’t want any trouble!” Hugh barked, making John back away with an ugly expression.

“Do you dare to?” Hugh looked at Jasper with scorching eyes.

“Of course.”

others. Not only did he agree to the bet, but he also added to the stakes. “But I plan to add something more. You

at the top of the world just because you’ve earned some money. Do you have more money

Hugh laughed.

said to John, “John, the ruby pendant I’m keeping in your bank, please send someone to fetch

how much it is, I’ll take on

much would a ruby

of a poor wretch, even the

the ruby pendant to Royce Villa. Penelope,

ruby pendant for 500,000,” Penelope said

“500,000? Are you kidding me? If you lack this amount,

spoken, everyone’s expressions seemed to be holding back a

gazes toward Jasper were filled with

era, although 500,000 was not a small sum, who were the

and because President Jackson had

by Queen Victoria. It’s considered a rare treasure by now. The market value is at least 30 million. In an auction, the value will be higher. Is it enough for me to make

for a moment. Penelope then

he’s crazy about money. He

boss said that this pendant was worn by Queen Victoria. I didn’t expect

at Jasper pitifully and mocked. “Jasper, don’t be stupid. What the boss of the jewelry shop said is just a scam. If this pendant really belonged to Queen Victoria, how could it be sold for only

few people who did not laugh at

confident, there was not a shred of a guilty conscience when

over an old man

in the antique business for so many years. Why don’t you look at how

well. Let me

the name of Mr. Landon nodded. He approached Jasper and said, “Can

handed the