Life at the Top

“Please tell,” Jasper replied, sounding neither arrogant nor inferior.

In truth, Jasper had given Old Master Law a call when he made his way over to Suesville to meet Gale. He had also asked Old Master Law something, and instead of forbidding Jasper to go, Old Master Law said something intriguing.

“I don’t see a problem with you going to meet Gale Hurlbutt, Jasper. While that old man has a short temper, he sees his dignity as more important than anything else. There’s no way he would push that aside and do anything to you.

“Not to mention that you’ve really offended the businesspeople from Haddock this time. If you could get a positive reaction from Gale, then you’ll at least be safe from open attacks from the Haddock Chamber of Commerce.

“But be extremely cautious when dealing with Gale, Jasper. This man is very sly, and there’s more to him than his facade of being uncaring and retired.”

With those words still echoing in his ear, Jasper thought back to everything that had happened since he met Gale.

Jasper did indeed feel that Gale had more in mind for him, but there was no confirming whether they were good or bad plans.

the kind who would hold the fact that I

be more use for Waterhoof

planned the speed up development in Waterhoof City, but we had not expected a young man like you to

you caused, it is only

with intent when he spoke. He looked at Jasper meaningfully. “I have decided to have you take the role of Waterhoof City branch’s vice president. You will be required to preside over the Haddock Chamber of Commerce as

Jasper was stunned.

large price to pay or that there would be a sinister plan in store for

welcome him into the Haddock Chamber of

sorry. I’m not even a member of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce to begin with, nor do I have any plans to enter

by Jasper’s reaction, Gale chuckled and replied, “We call it a chamber of commerce, but it is more of a loose community than anything else. There are no limitations

could give you a formal promise if you require. The chamber will not force you to do anything

an organization with centuries of history. I do not wish to see the Haddock Chamber