Life at the Top

Julian looked up to glare furiously at Hector as he stepped on the bottle of mineral water that bounced onto the side of Jasper’s feet.

All it would take was a word from Jasper and Julian would dash upstairs to beat Hector up.

“What’s this? You brought a dog with you today?”

Hector scoffed at Julian’s fierce glare without a care.

Jasper motioned for Julian to calm down as he walked up the stairs to the second floor. Standing before Hector, he asked while unfazed, “Is that all you’ve got?”

Hector was infuriated by Jasper’s carefree expression and smiled wretchedly. “Who are you faking this strong facade for? You won’t even get the chance to cry later when I’m done with you!”

Jim was shocked when he witnessed how Jasper was a moment away from being drenched in water and he could not help but speak, “Watch your words, Hector. Know your boundaries.”

Hector merely glanced at Jim coldly and sneered, “What are you so impatient for, old man?”

“Relax. The two, no, the three of you are going to die tonight!”

like any of you have ever gotten your wishes fulfilled, though.” Jasper

with a smirk. “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure you won’t get to see

in Swallow Capital. Don’t think so highly of yourself just because you’ve earned a bit of money. Even the toughest and fiercest bow down to me here at Swallow Capital. How many lives do you think

he finished speaking and turned

to Jasper, “I have a bad

okay,” Jasper replied calmly, “I’d like to know what tricks he has up his

followed Hector into the

room, big enough to host a party of more than a dozen

walked over and leaned down to whisper to the man with whom he shared quite a few

saw Jasper enter the room with

stand in front of Jasper and

squeezed at the sight of Jacob. Of course, he knew the man. He was Hector’s older brother, and three,

I’ve heard of your name. You’ve

you do has no reason for