Life at the Top

Norman’s expression shifted, and he stared at the embarrassed expression on his daughter’s face with heart-wrenching pain. He took a deep breath and decided. “We won’t be joining you for dinner later.”

Jasper replied calmly, “Why not come in for a seat since you’re already here anyway?”

Norman had a complicated expression on his face. “Benny’s still in the hospital and he has an operation waiting for him. My daughter doesn’t seem up for it today either, and I wouldn’t want to make a fool of myself in front of the two old masters.”

Jasper looked at Norman indifferently. “It’s too late for you to regret it now that you’ve already chosen your stand. Did you think that retreating now will keep you out of the problem?”

Norman growled. “What do you want, then? A fight to the death?”

Jasper smiled. “Your words are a little too harsh for my liking. I much prefer peace, and I’m sure there’s nothing that we cannot negotiate.”

Just then, Ian walked over and stared intently at Jasper. “What do we have to do for you to leave us alone?”

Jasper smiled. “Isn’t it too late to ask me this question? Plus, say that I let you off, what makes you think the Turners will too?”

“Then that is still a problem between us and the Turner family. What I’m talking about right now is your attitude!” Ian bellowed.

saw the utter resentment in her eyes before he suddenly spoke,

bully people unwarrantedly, for he

not mean he was

that if he did not completely destroy people who bore grave distaste for

Gardners and the Hulls. These people had both money and power and could create issues for

Ian would not thank him for his mercy if he kindly forgave them but would only take advantage of it to recover

Jasper had to make sure that he completely removed any ability

Ian

was regret, indignation, and most

felt that Jasper was looking down on

you think that you’ve already crushed both our families, then leave.” Ian’s expression calmed as

and turned to

the sofa in the magnificent and shimmering Imperial Ballroom. The round table had already been repaired after the fight last night, and

Jasper then notified

at the hotel, so they would only