Life at the Top

In Suesville, while Jasper and John were meeting.

As one of the two renowned older cities in Riversloth, Suesville’s air of grace was a quality that most other cities did not possess.

In a gray-bricked manor hidden within the mountains and rivers in the outskirts of the city, Ian stood courteously in the middle of the traditional-styled main hall.

A few servants were waiting soundlessly at the hall’s corners, waiting for orders.

Soon later, footsteps approached and were followed by a strong-looking old man who entered the hall from a room inside. The man had a head full of white hair and was wearing traditional clothes.

The man who seemed no different than any other old man who did daily morning exercises was Gale, the spiritual leader of the country’s Haddock Chamber of Commerce

Despite being in his 80s, Gale was still very lively and full of vigor. While he did need a cane to walk, his pace was not slow at all.

“Mr. Hurlbutt…”

become taut at the sight of Gale. He nodded and

pointed at an empty chair beside him and spoke, “Come,

Ian did not move and only clenched his teeth to continue speaking. “Mr. Hurlbutt, forgive me for my shameless behavior, but I’ve come to ask you to get justice for

white brows

could

one of his many students, and as hardworking this student was,

tattle to him like a mistreated

happened? Sit first and speak slowly,” Gale spoke gently and notified a servant to bring coffee

told him what had

materials, the story had changed to Jasper being arrogant

it turned to the Hull family begging for mercy and

hidden the relationship between Jasper and the Law family since it was a significant relationship.

did not say anything about

he had started a small project in the Southeast Province and Jasper had stolen it from him with sheer dominance