Life at the Top

After a short moment of thought, Jasper decided that he would not start a rift with Gale, whose stand was still uncertain. He would be slightly kind to the old man unless absolutely necessary.

“Old Master Hurlbutt, I’d like to ask for some time to think about this,” Jasper requested.

Gale gave a smile and replied, “Of course. I must ask that you do not take too long to think, but I shall await your reply.”

“Three days, then,” Jasper promised, “I’ll give you a clear response in three days.”

Gale nodded as if he was certain that Jasper would agree.

Now that they had finished negotiating, Jasper stood up. “I’ve bothered you for too long, Old Master Hurlbutt. I shall take my leave now.”

Gale reached out gently to gesture Jasper to stop and handed the ‘History of the North and South’ to him. “I am gifting this book to you.

you find yourself some free time. The history of the north and south was an important time for our country. It would

of the North and South’ and replied, “Thank you for your gift, Old Master

free to leave then. I will not

bade Gale farewell and turned to

into the corridor. One could not tell

old servant appeared by

his cruel methods this time. Yet instead of teaching him a lesson, you gave him the branch’s vice president’s seat. I fear that many of them will be in

ones complaining the most are the ones who saw an easy gain and decided

They’re known to seek

is as well. If you have not the slightest understanding of risks, then there is no one to blame but

“Ignore those who groan and howl in complaint. I am too old to

servant nodded and asked curiously, “What do you have in mind, Master? According to our information, Jasper is not