Life at the Top

“It’s too late to think about what we should’ve done now. But Jasper, we were thinking if you could lend a helping hand? It’d be fine if it was just Kai, but his family shouldn’t have to suffer because of it as well,” John spoke hesitantly.

Jasper smiled subtly at John and replied, “You’re too good of a friend, John.”

John waved him off. “Kai and I have been friends for more than a decade. There’s no way I can just stand aside and watch him kill himself.”

Jasper asked, “Then how do you want me to help?”

Kai and John’s eyes shone at Jasper’s question. Especially Kai, for he did not expect Jasper to be willing to help. Kai quickly replied, “I need an extra 3.5 million in funds, and I was wondering if you could lend me that amount? I promise I’ll pay you back once this whole incident is over, Mr. Laine.

“Honestly, 3.5 million isn’t a lot at all,” Jasper replied. Seeing the elation on Kai’s expression, Jasper quickly continued, “But I have a series of investments after New Year’s, so I don’t plan on lending the money.”

At that, both Kai and John’s expressions changed.

John quickly spoke, “But Jasper…”

he spoke, “Mr. Laine has his own difficulties and reasons. I wouldn’t lend someone money if they asked for 3.5 million out of the blue either. Don’t make it difficult for

and swallowed them back, opting to

glass to Jasper. “Don’t say anything, Jasper. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t

then tipped his head back

him in time and

hope in the two other despondent men

many liquid funds do you

have. The client wants to take four million out next week, so

“It’s only Wednesday today. Two business days until then,

have in mind, Jasper? Tell

Kai, but it’s

that four million gap you need. But of course, there’s also no absolute guarantee that the investment will work and