Life at the Top

Having lived for more than 80 years, Gale had seen too many of such power struggles ever since he began to do business in the last era.

He did not need to think into it to guess that there was more to the story than Ian claimed.

While he did not know what kind of people the rest of the Hull family were, he knew very well what kind of person Ian Hull was.

“You are my student, Ian. You followed under me for seven to eight years before you made a name for yourself. I would like to think that I know you well.

“Perhaps in this incident, this young man called Jasper and Dawson Schuler have done you wrong, but can you be true to your conscience and claim that you were in the right this entire time?”

In face of Gale’s question, Ian clenched his teeth and replied, “I was doing my business properly, Mr. Hurlbutt. If I were to have offended them, then it would be taking that project in the Southeast Province and taking their benefits.

“But that’s just normal business competition. If I lost, then, of course, I wouldn’t be saying anything about it. I’d accept my failure.

“But they’re not following the rules here and they’re even using dirty tricks. Not only did they use their resources and power in the Southeast Province to pressure me, but they even crossed the line and hurt my family. They’ve ended the Hull family’s bloodline.

just disrespect to me! They’re

laughed and looked at Ian intently. “So you are forcefully dragging the Haddock Chamber of Commerce

help you today, then it will be the fault of everyone in the chamber?

not

very well whether that was what you meant or not, but I have decided that I do not wish to care so much

and seniors have come to me when they found themselves in trouble over the past few years, but

man. I no longer involve myself in business, nor

sink along with

Ian clenched his teeth and turned to Gale. “Mr. Hurlbutt, my father told me before he

Gale’s expression darkened.

the hall froze along with

felt his heart clog his

old teacher, Ian was well aware of how