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.”

was a force to be reckoned with in the business world. After all, he had managed to build the empire that

can’t 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 am if your price

not just agree to whatever

entertainment industry. That’s a fact. Jasper, how much effort would you have to put into creating a company like

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

before he shook his head and said, “I had put my heart and soul into Gladness Entertainment.

said calmly, “If that’s the case, there’s no need to continue this

he turned

stunned at that swift exit, but so was

did business like that, turning around and leaving the minute

did not look like he wanted to buy Gladness Entertainment but more like Michael

“Jasper, wait.”

transaction, and his role was to ensure things wrapped up nicely. Now

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? Mich, you’re the senior here. Why don’t

not explicitly demanding

Corporation from losing 40% of