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.

and he smiled at Jasper. “Do not worry, young man. I am not the kind who would hold the fact that I am your elder over your head. If anything, I

financial center even without me telling you. There will only be more use for Waterhoof City in the future and policies would only begin to favor the city more. It is a

had not expected a young man like you to appear mid-way and

you caused, it

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

Jasper was stunned.

prepared himself for Gale stating a large price to pay or that there would be a

the Haddock Chamber of Commerce while also giving him the position of Waterhoof City branch’s vice

his scope, Jasper frowned and shook his head. “I’m sorry. I’m not even a 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

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

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

of history. I do not