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.

am not the kind who would hold the fact that I am your elder over your head.

am sure that you are aware of Waterhoof City being our country’s financial center even without me telling you. There will only be more use for Waterhoof City in the future and policies would

expected a young man like you to appear mid-way and almost

this is a loss you caused, it is only

looked at Jasper meaningfully. “I have decided to have you take the role of Waterhoof City branch’s vice

Jasper was stunned.

stating a large price to pay or that there would

man to welcome him into the Haddock Chamber of Commerce while also giving him the position

the Haddock Chamber of Commerce to begin with, nor do I have any plans

more of a

chamber will

matter how loose this community is, it is still an organization with centuries of history. I