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.”

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

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

to

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

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

moment before he shook his head and said, “I had put my heart and soul into Gladness Entertainment. I wouldn’t be selling it if I had a choice. No more negotiations

the case, there’s no need

he turned

was Michael stunned at that swift exit, but so was

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

assertive attitude, it did not look like he wanted to buy Gladness

“Jasper, wait.”

merely a middleman for this transaction, and his role was to ensure things wrapped up nicely. Now that the deal was about

a tray. Zachary took three glasses of wine and gave Jasper and Michael a glass each before he took a sip.

frowned as he said, “I’m not explicitly demanding cash. You can also seal the deal

if it’s a tip that can prevent Gladness International Corporation from losing 40% of its value