Life at the Top

Henry felt his scalp grow numb. ‘Why was Jasper here?’

Jasper was the one the Combe brothers were dealing with!

Henry had not jumped at the sight of Jasper, but it was a close call.

His first thought was a reflection of how there were so many coincidences in the world.

Henry wanted to speak, but he saw the look Jasper gave him.

With a gulp, Henry forced the words on the tip of his tongue down his throat.

Jasper was stunned when he saw Henry as well.

The only difference between them was that Jasper reacted quicker and gave Henry a warning glance when he realized that Henry was the aforementioned distinguished guest the brothers spoke of. He hinted to Henry not to expose their relationship.

If the distinguished guest was anyone else, then Jasper might have had to put some effort into this.

Yet luck seemed to be on his side when Henry walked in. Jasper could not help but feel… that the Heavens wanted to teach the Combe brothers a lesson tonight.

between Henry and Jasper went unnoticed by Jacob and

wrong, Mr. Law?” Jacob

pointed at Jasper. “This is the person you’re dealing

question and he subconsciously

“Good job!”

gleefully and gave Jacob a big

indeed

most unfortunate one of all. Henry glanced at Jacob, realizing that he was indeed a mere mortal.

Mitch and Zane from Harbor City had yet to take a breather after Jasper forcibly dragged

more

face of Henry’s praise and the large thumb in front of him, Jacob could

to how Henry had stared at Jasper for a long while outside the door earlier and he asked carefully, “Do you recognize him, Mr.

face in fear. He was utterly screwed if Jasper turned out to be

like selling coffins in front of Hades

and glanced at Jasper. Seeing how the latter did not react, Henry knew

damper on Jasper’s fun since past tragic experiences