Life at the Top

Darrel did not sit, opting to stand and speak to Jasper instead. “Jasper, did the Southface River construction site catch fire?”

There was no way such a grave incident could be covered up.

While it was still New Year’s holiday, it was not an excuse for the media not to report such a large incident.

The news of the fire at the Southface River construction site was being heavily discussed in the entire Southeast Province.

It had become the first large incident in the year 2001.

“Indeed. There was no way we could’ve foreseen such an accident,” Jasper replied calmly.

Darrel’s expression was conflicted as he spoke softly, “Jasper, this fire… You lost quite a lot because of it, haven’t you?”

“Not too much, just 100 million.” Jasper’s tone was casual as if he was talking about 100 bucks instead.

“Why? You sound very concerned about this incident.”

deep gaze, and his knees suddenly bent forward as he kneeled on the ground. With a sob, he

Jasper did not move. He did not even help the other up as he stared at Darrel kneeling before him. Jasper merely

though he had made the biggest decision, Darrel clenched his jaw and

not reply and merely

around him was getting sucked and he was no longer able

when Darrel’s forehead was filled with beads of sweat and he felt like he was about to suffocate, Jasper finally broke

what your

looked up at

and continued to speak,

it as a businessman. I even decided that if you made a big loss, I’d still cover for you

never expected to be the first person you’re lying to

I don’t plan to play along with

and looked at Jasper

the coffee cup and took a sip as he spoke calmly, “Terence was the one who set the fire, wasn’t