Life at the Top

When Hendrik heard what Jasper said before, he was already nervous.

He knew that Jasper could definitely see through his tricks, but he did not expect Jasper to strike back so soon.

The words that he so casually mentioned had placed him in a difficult position.

Hendrik smiled and replied to Erik, “Mr. Turner, let’s take it easy. Didn’t I call both parties over so that everyone can take a seat and discuss a solution together?”

Erik slammed the table and said coldly, “Stop bullsh*tting me! Combe, do you take others for fools?

“I know you’re planning not to offend either one of us and have the two of us fight it out before signing the contract with the winner. You won’t have anything to lose this way. Are you trying to get smart with me?”

Hendrik looked calm, but he was extremely tormented on the inside.

Erik’s words had driven him into a corner.

However, the one who instigated everything was Jasper.

one should not look down on people and treat others as

Hendrik was somewhat regretful.

or Jasper. This was initially a game of sitting and watching in safety whilst the two of them fought, then reaping the rewards when one of them won. One misstep and he had drawn the

a cold sweat, Erik suddenly laughed. The

it or not, no one else can take away whatever I

it

out his index finger and pointed at Jasper. “It’s been a while since someone dares to snatch something from me in Swallow Capital. Combe is nothing good, but you, maybe you’re nothing at

and said calmly, “So

out loud upon hearing this. He then stared at

is not comparable to these pieces of trash like the Combes.

any better I would’ve thought that you’re the king. How arrogant of you. Don’t be all bark and no bite. What do you wanna do? Come on, do you

The former then stood up and said,

it my defeat if your company is

Combe, you played me for a fool. Just you wait, I won’t let you off the

cup and stormed out after he