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.

worry, young man. I am not the kind who would hold the fact that I am your elder over your head. If anything, I would propose a win-win

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

not expected a young man like you to appear mid-way and almost overpower our Waterhoof City branch’s forces

is a loss you caused, it

“I have decided to have you take the role of Waterhoof City branch’s vice president. You will

Jasper was stunned.

stating a large price to pay or that there

Jasper imagined was for this old man to welcome him into the Haddock Chamber of Commerce

member of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce to begin with, nor do I have any plans to enter any chambers of commerce for the time being. Especially not as the vice president of a city as important as Waterhoof City…

but it is more of a loose community than anything else. There

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

loose this community is, it is still an organization with centuries of history. I do not wish