Life at the Top

Moreover, while Jack had invested in many projects, most of them were profitable. There were only a few insignificant losses in comparison to the profits made.

“Alright, I understand.”

Jack replied embarrassedly when he heard the displeasure in Jasper’s tone.

Jasper sighed. “Most results aren’t caused by a single reason or person, Jack. Both you and I have our own shortcomings, and it isn’t too late for us to adjust with this opportunity.

“Don’t think too much about this. I’m well aware of how capable you are. And now that you’ve been given a platform where you can go all out and excel, I’m sure you’ll do great.”

Despite being a man in his 40s, Jack still felt his heart thrum in his chest at the words and replied sincerely, “Don’t worry, Mr. Laine. I’ll do my part well.”

Once he returned to the hotel, Jasper was met with a surprised, though expected, ‘guest’. Ian Hull.

the same rooftop bar, Ian sat facing the river and raised his wine glass at Jasper who was walking over. He smiled sinisterly and began, “This was where you sat when

on the seat opposite Ian and replied, “Threatened? I don’t think I understand what you’re saying. How could you accuse me of threatening when all

I must say that I’m impressed, Mr. Hull. You managed to find me so quickly. I suppose your roots run deep here in Waterhoof City after

is your territory, so I accept my defeat. But this time,

so certain that

time. It’s the better half of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce that wants

he tell you that he’s facing more than just competition from other supermarkets? Most of his customers are also buying expired goods and products without a

someone reporting your investment company using investment as a guise when you’re actually using

it comes to the products they sell. There’s no way there would be expired goods or products without a manufacturing

simple. Every Somer Dollar I own has its

to be afraid of. You can’t possibly think that this is all it’ll take to deal with me,

gaze grew cold. “Are you actually stupid or are you just pretending to be stupid? Just because you didn’t do it doesn’t