Life at the Top

“But none of that is important now. As for these rules you speak of, I’d like to know whose rules you’re following here? Are they yours? Or are they his?”

Jasper pointed at Sirius and then at Zayden as he spoke.

He then redirected his finger to point at his own nose. “I only follow my own rules. Meaning whoever dares to try and screw me over will have to be prepared to be screwed over by me.”

Sirius’ expression was dark when he spoke, “Stop it, Jasper. Don’t you think you’re going too far? You wouldn’t dare throw Zayden in prison.”

“Bullsh*t. Why wouldn’t I dare?” Jasper asked.

“Since he dared to get someone to light my construction site on fire, making me lose 100 million and severely injuring my workers, what’s stopping me from sending him to where he belongs?”

The space between Sirius’ eyebrows began to twitch as he scoffed. “Business conflicts should be dealt with through business means. Aren’t you afraid that doing so will prompt the people supporting Zayden to attack you?”

with a bright smile, “Is it possible that you, the head of the Hanks family, think that I’m on good terms with the person supporting Zayden? Or perhaps you think we’re on terms well enough to meet each

warned, “You’re too arrogant, Jasper. It isn’t your place to make the Southeast

my territory. But I’ll make myself clear, no one will be able

at all! The Southeast Province is huge,

The man walked

appearance had attracted the attention of Zayden,

over and spoke solemnly, “Terence Laine, you’re suspected to have played a major role in the serious incident of the fire that spread in the construction site at Southface River a few days ago. Please come to the station with us and cooperate with our investigation.

at his parents and Jasper before his gaze finally

you dare say what you’re not supposed to, Terence,” Zayden warned

to Captain Vaughn.

looked elated upon hearing that and

could laugh out loud. “But Zayden Hanks was the one who forced

froze on his face before it could fully grace his features. He was stricken