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.”

be reckoned with

you’ll struggle to find a buyer as sincere

spend mindlessly and thus would not just agree to whatever price Michael had

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

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

thought for a moment before he shook his head and said, “I had put my heart and soul into

said calmly, “If that’s the case, there’s no

he

at that swift exit, but so was

did business like that, turning around and leaving the minute a

buy Gladness Entertainment but more like Michael was

“Jasper, wait.”

was to ensure things wrapped up nicely. Now that the deal was

walked over with a tray. Zachary took three 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 without a little compromise?

explicitly demanding cash.

from losing 40% of its value in the market?” Jasper