Life at the Top

Hendrik replied sincerely, “It’s my responsibility as a parent to teach my children what is right and wrong. Peace is important when it comes to us businessmen. Another friend is one less business enemy.

“You seem to be interested in developing in the media and entertainment industry, Mr. Laine. How about this. Since I do business in a similar field, we can agree on a time and talk about it in person?

“We’re planning to hold a huge banquet in celebration of Swallow Capital being approved to host the Olympics. We could talk about this, Mr. Laine, and your company could host this banquet if you’re interested.”

Jasper gave it some thought, and Hendrik did not speak anymore. Instead, he waited quietly for Jasper’s reply.

It may seem like silence but in truth, Jasper and Hendrik were both testing each other. Basically, if Jasper responded, then it meant that he had no desire to fight the Combe family beyond the point of reconciliation.

This was the world of adults. Love and hatred did not exist, for everything was merely a transaction of benefits.

If I had more power, then you would have to give in.

If you had more power, then there was no one to blame but myself for my failure.

and

not to take up your offer considering your compromise, Mr. Combe. How’s tomorrow

night it shall be. I’ll fetch both you and Mr. Law, then. What a coincidence that I’m attending a gala tomorrow night

polite but noncommittal reply

does Combe

replied faintly, “To resolve

Henry was stunned. “His attitude was great though. Didn’t he say he wants to write this

in return for leaving his sons alone. It might not seem like much of a trick, but he wants to

wraps, so why

been decided. After all, this is a boon to both the host’s fame and fortune. Everyone’s going to be fighting for it no matter what. Especially when it’s about something as

who has already been decided will likely be present, and you’ll

Anna’s analysis. “That’s what I’m thinking