Life at the Top

Just then, Zachary had already led Jasper over to a modest-looking middle-aged man who had a pair of round glasses on.

“Jasper, this is Michael Lane, otherwise known as Mr. Lane. He’s the CEO of Gladness International Corporation.”

“Mike, this is the wonderful young man I’ve been telling you about, Jasper Laine.”

When Zachary was done with the introductions, Jasper extended a hand and said while smiling, “Nice to meet you, Mr. Lane. I’ve heard a lot about you.”

Michael smiled as he shook Jasper’s hand. “I’ve never heard about you in the past, but Zach’s been talking about you for the past few days.”

The fact that Zachary and Michael had nicknames for each other proved that they were on close terms.

After exchanging pleasantries, Jasper said, “Mr. Lane, I won’t beat around the bush anymore since Uncle Law is here. I’m interested in purchasing Gladness Entertainment, which you currently own.”

Michael glanced at Zachary before he smiled at Jasper and said, “I do intend to sell it. However, in terms of its pricing, I understand that it’s not exactly cheap, but I don’t plan to lower the price.”

reckoned with in the

deny the fact that Harbor City’s movies are declining in popularity. I’m worried that you’ll struggle to find a buyer as sincere as I

not just agree to whatever price Michael had set.

said calmly, “But Gladness Entertainment has the best assets in the entertainment industry. That’s a fact. Jasper, how much effort would you have to put into creating a company like

you if I didn’t agree that Gladness Entertainment has the best assets, Mr. Lane,” Jasper smiled as he said

he shook his head and said, “I had put my heart and soul into Gladness Entertainment. I wouldn’t be selling it if I

said calmly, “If that’s the case, there’s

he turned and

Michael stunned at that swift exit, but so

like that, turning around

attitude, it did not look like he wanted to buy Gladness Entertainment but more like Michael was

“Jasper, wait.”

not interrupted thus far. He was merely a middleman for this transaction, and his role was to ensure things wrapped up nicely. Now that the deal was about to fall apart,

gave Jasper and Michael a glass each before he took a sip. He then said while smiling, “What’s a business deal without a little compromise? Mich, you’re the senior here. Why don’t you

said, “I’m not explicitly demanding cash. You can also

International Corporation from losing 40% of its value in