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.”

to talk to, but he was a force to be reckoned with in the business

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 am

to whatever price Michael had set. As such, he did

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 mine from scratch if you wanted to

you if I didn’t agree that Gladness Entertainment has the best assets,

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 no need to

he turned

stunned at that swift exit, but so

around and

Jasper’s assertive attitude, it did not look like he wanted to buy Gladness Entertainment but more like Michael was begging him to buy

“Jasper, wait.”

a middleman for this transaction, and his role was to ensure things wrapped up nicely. Now

glasses of wine and gave Jasper and Michael a glass each before he took a sip. He then said while smiling, “What’s a business deal

not explicitly demanding cash. You can also seal the deal with

Gladness International Corporation from losing 40% of its value in the