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

you sure are knowledgeable,” Jasper

smiled. “I’ve wasted quite some time here already, and since you’re here now, let’s

completely over for Zayden now, Jasper. But many wish to keep the incident silent, so I’ve

and I can promise you

then looked at

a great deal, and he believed that Jasper had no

loss, what a

I’m even more curious. Does Zayden have something on you people? Why are

that point, Jasper could confirm that Sirius was not the accomplice Harbor City

true accomplice

status

characteristics Jasper

actual person Kennedy wanted to support might

fact that Conrad had shown up tonight answered the last question