Life at the Top

“This is an unfortunate misunderstanding. I initially thought Southface River was worth developing and had the south bank as my first choice. Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on our side, and the developmental rights for the south bank have already been claimed. Thus, we can only go for the second best choice now and develop the north bank.

“I never thought that you would be in charge of developing the south bank, Jasper.”

Ian had a slight smile on his face as he replied.

Jasper chuckled. “I think it’s quite a good thing. I was just thinking about how unbalanced it would be if the north bank were to be a desolate area while the south bank became a modern city after the project is finished. It’s a good thing now that your company has come forth and expressed interest in developing the north bank.”

“It’s good if you think about things that way. However, please don’t think we’re targeting anyone by coming here. We don’t mean it that way,” Ian said as he smiled.

Jasper laughed. “Of course not.”

As the two chatted and laughed, everyone else spectating could sense the hidden edge in the peaceful, jovial atmosphere.

Including Sean, everyone from JW Real Estate had a hostile look in their eyes as they looked at Ian and Norman.

from them and launch a fight against them. How could they

atmosphere started turning weird

the person in charge from Nauritius City’s government smiled and said, “Mr. Laine, you’re one of the up and coming young entrepreneurs in the province. Now that Mr. Hull and Mr.

said, “We’re all just going about our own business. Of course, I would never say no to anything that would help boost the

in charge’s face lit up when he heard that and said, “Mr. Hull and Mr. Gardner came up with a proposal some time ago. They plan to connect the north and south banks of the Southface River. A bridge will have to

is built and open for access, the north and south banks of

changed the

a bridge so they would also receive a share in the profits earned

River. It restricted the development of

the south bank would become the new province capital once the project on the south bank was completed. It would outshine all the other areas

the north bank needed to do then was sit back and look pretty

did not make sense for Ian and Norman to walk away with such benefits after

watch Jasper strongly oppose and even get into a fight with Ian and