Life at the Top

Any project that was obtained through the backdoor was not a good project to her. She might not know anything about buildings, but she knew that jerry-built building projects would only harm her son.

The expression on Jeremy’s face darkened when he heard what Sally said. Frowning, he turned to Sally and said, “Who are you, old woman? What gives you the right to ask about how and where I got my project?”

An angry expression appeared on Wendy’s face. “Jeremy Morris, watch your words! She’s my friend’s mom!”

“Friend?” Jeremy narrowed his eyes slightly.

It was nearing the end of the year now. Most people would be shopping for Christmas presents now if they were out.

The contents of Wendy’s shopping cart proved that.

or girlfriend?” Jeremy asked,

“That’s none of

thought that his days of being successful in both his career and his relationship had started. Jealousy coursed through him when he learned that Wendy

you joined Commercial Bank and we got to know each other. I still like you to this day.

was filled with obvious contempt as he said, “I’ve taken up a project in the Southface River project. I’ll earn millions of dollars through this project. Where does your boyfriend work? Can he even earn

now. Only the rich can survive in today’s society. You’re so pretty, why should you find yourself a random man and suffer for the rest of your life with him? Why don’t you get together with me? Ignoring other things, at least you can enjoy

said, “A cut above others? How is it a cut above others?

realities of the world’s evils yet. I’m older than you by two years, and I’ve seen more things than you. You have to trust me. You’re no one if you’re poor, and

If you don’t get a rich boyfriend like me, who else could

he said, “Look at your boyfriend’s mom. Look at how she acts and dresses. She’s no different from the farmer wives in

wins! Do you think you’re such a big deal just because you’ve got some