Life at the Top

“I heard the Hanks family has been doing business in the electronics industry. It seems that business is great and you’re earning quite a lot?” Jasper asked calmly.

Sirius’ expression darkened. “What are you implying here?”

“Nothing much. It’s just that the biggest electronics trade in the south is mostly in the hands of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce Waterhoof City branch, no? I’m sure that you’re working with someone from there, aren’t you, Mr. Hanks?” Jasper asked with a wide grin.

Sirius scoffed and spoke, “Are you telling me you’re going to steal my business now? I’m not looking down on you, Jasper, but aren’t you overestimating yourself here? This is a business cooperation that makes a couple of billions every year. Who are you to steal it from me?

“I can generously tell you that yes, my boss is the largest electronics company in Waterhoof City and they’re indeed from the Haddock Chamber of Commerce. But so what? Do you think they’ll agree to work with you instead?”

Jasper smiled. “My apologies, I must’ve forgotten to tell you. I’ll be going to Waterhoof City in a few days when the New Year’s holiday is officially over. I have a new identity now, the vice president of Haddock Chamber of Commerce’s Waterhoof City branch. I’m sure you’re well aware of what this position entails, right, Mr. Hanks?”

Sirius’ expression changed drastically. He looked very uncomfortable as he stared at Jasper. “Bullsh*t. You’ve never been a member of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce, so what makes you think you could be the vice president of its Waterhoof City branch, huh?”

“I’d say the fact that Gale himself asked me to take on the role is reason enough.” Jasper shrugged as if he was dissatisfied by the fact.

how I already had a lot on my plate, but it’s hard to refuse someone when they’re so sincere about it. He’s an old man, and it wouldn’t be right

with disbelief as he gasped. “You were the one

that you’re so knowledgeable,

“Don’t act so proud!”

blinded by the prospect of gaining benefits and agreeing to join Zayden in this scheme. At this

more than a loose business organization. What makes you think a vice president like you will be able to convince someone

looked at Sirius intently and spoke, “What if it was for a trade that guaranteed ten

expression, Jasper and Julian walked

“Jasper!” Sirius called out.

door but

go so far? How about we talk

if you agree, will