Life at the Top

The fact that he was dabbling in the real estate industry was also because Jasper had given him the idea. After investigating and realizing its potential, he immediately started up a company for it.

In comparison to him, there was indeed much Jim had to learn.

Jim gave it some thought and realized that Jasper was right.

He smiled. “That’s just the kind of person he is. I can only attribute our years of tight friendship to fate. I must say that you two are very alike.”

Jasper smiled. “I’d like to think that we’re more skilled at discerning. There are some things that you just can’t give in. You take one step back and you’ll end up taking more until you fall off the cliff when you run out of steps to take.

“No one’s going to pity you right now if you’re not willing to fight.”

Jim fell deep in thought at that last remark and nodded in agreement. “Yeah… After meeting so many people of such influential family backgrounds in Swallow Capital all these years, I’m starting to feel a little lost as well. I’m always afraid that I’ll accidentally offend someone.”

“I think your profession plays a part in this too. You’re a business consultant, after all. It wouldn’t be good for you to offend your customers.” Jasper smiled and gave Jim some kind words so that he would not feel embarrassed.

“Oh, Jasper! No wonder Dawson, that old fella, likes you so much. No one’s ever been as successful as you at such a young age! I wouldn’t say that your ability is any less than Dawson’s back then. Yet I can’t even find a tinge of an arrogant flame in you at all.”

“This old fella has truly found himself a treasure this time!” Jim exclaimed enviously.

arrogant about, since there are definitely people much greater than me. They’re just keeping an even lower profile, that’s all…” Jasper stated with a slight

his heart that he was just a speck of dust in the

accomplished up to this point was nothing in comparison to those conglomerates. After all, what these conglomerates controlled

a simple and plain life now that he got to start all

had to grasp every opportunity there was so that he could make his way

But it’s not a bad thing. It’ll do you youngsters no good to be

imagine how much more sophisticated Jasper

a

“We’re here, Uncle Yapp.”

but it did take up a large flat of land. There were three entrances and exits to the garden behind

‘Hoary Stock’ and there were

is not open to the public, gentlemen. Please show your membership cards,”

for him

come in,” Jim stepped up to

His attitude was no longer as polite when he replied simply, “You must be Jasper and Jim, then. You can just go inside. Mr.

did not delve into the change in the server’s attitude