Life at the Top

However, this was inevitable. The Turner family of Swallow Capital could not be compared to other smaller families. They had way more tricks up their sleeves than Jasper currently did.

Thus, if one wanted to get rid of Erik Turner, they would not be able to do that within a day.

All they could do was take their time laying things out.

Jasper had the advantage of reincarnation on his side. The rate at which his wealth increased was bound to exceed everyone’s expectations. It would not take long before Jasper no longer needed to pay attention to these families.

“Will you continue staying at Swallow Capital?” Jasper asked Henry.

Henry’s face radiated delight as he said happily, “There are still a few processes the newest branch office has to complete, so I’ll be here for a while longer. I can only leave when everything has been taken care of.”

“I’ll be returning to Southeast Province soon. Come meet up with me once you’re done with business here. The Southface River project we collaborated on is almost done but I need you to look over some developmental details before we can wrap things up,” Jasper said instructively.

Henry pouted as he said, “Can’t you make the decisions? I don’t understand anything anyway. I sort of want to spend a few more days in Swallow Capital—”

“Swallow Capital is a messy place. Not only should you leave as soon as possible, but you should ensure you don’t get into any trouble during the time you have to stay here. Both Old Master Law and your dad have left, so no one can protect you anymore,” Jasper said as he frowned.

Henry raised an eyebrow as he said disdainfully, “So what? Since when has Henry Law required protecting when he goes to hang out?”

visit? I heard you were very

Erik when we’re in his homeland.

that you know to back off,” Jasper

and do the last bit of work for the project, the year will have ended. When the New Year celebrations end and spring arrives, we can encash the project. We’re pressed

are you leaving?” Henry

“Probably tonight. There’s nothing left to take care of here and I haven’t returned to my company in the province for months.

people are thinking. What’s the point of earning so much money when you don’t enjoy life and work yourself so hard that you can’t tell the days from the nights?

to pay any

…

in Swallow Capital and taking care of everything else,

of news the minute Jasper

Henry Law? Has he left too?”

come bearing the news answered respectfully,

said, “Ignore Jasper for now since he has left. Someone will naturally cause trouble for him.

Young Master Turner,” the confidant replied before

silence returned to the room, Erik picked up