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.

who was walking over. He smiled sinisterly and began, “This

“Threatened? I don’t think I understand what you’re saying.

Mr. Hull. You managed to find me so quickly. I suppose your roots run deep here in Waterhoof City

your territory, so I accept my defeat. But this time, you’re handing yourself over to Waterhoof City on

“And you’re so certain that you’ll manage to devour everything

tell you, I’m not the one attacking you this time. It’s the better half of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce that wants to get rid of

competition from other supermarkets? Most of his customers are also buying expired goods and products without

company using investment as a guise when you’re actually using it to evade taxes. You’ll be investigated

to the products they sell. There’s

that’s even more simple. Every Somer Dollar

need 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