Life at the Top

Reading Jasper’s reaction, Dawson knew that the former had understood his message.

Turning around, Dawson was about to introduce him to Conrad when he saw the man smile and wave his hand dismissively. “There’s no need to introduce us, Mr. Schuler. I’ve heard of Mr. Laine before.”

Jasper turned to Conrad and asked, “I’m honored to know that you’ve heard of me, Mr. Monty.”

Conrad replied calmly, “The host of Harbor City’s billion-dollar stocks rescue plan and the celebration banquet for the approval to host the Olympics in Swallow Capital. Just because ordinary people do not know of it does not mean I do not as well.

“There’s not much I can’t find out should I want to. And I just so happen to be intrigued by you as well.”

Jasper asked Conrad, “Could I ask what about me that has intrigued you, then, Mr. Monty?”

Conrad laughed aloud. “I heard that you sent Zayden to jail?”

Jasper’s expression was calm, but he did find himself shocked.

It had been no more than two hours since he showed his hand to Zayden and returned, yet Conrad seemed to already know what had happened.

I have my ways to know what I want to know,” Conrad explained calmly as if

sure are knowledgeable,” Jasper stated

here already, and since you’re here now, let’s not beat around the bush

wish to keep the incident

minimize the damage here. Pull Zayden out of this incident and I can promise you he’ll never bother you again. As for your

then looked at Jasper

great deal, and he believed that Jasper had no reason to decline

loss, what

people? Why are all of you so desperate

could confirm that Sirius was not the accomplice Harbor City

true accomplice was

not have the status nor the intellect to directly contact the people in

the characteristics Jasper thought the accomplice

support

fact that Conrad had shown up tonight answered the last question in