Life at the Top

“I’ll be direct with you. I’m planning to purchase a letter of authorization from you that allows me to upgrade the MP3 players, President Golding,” Jasper said.

Startled, the smile on Damon’s face grew cold as he said, “Mr. Laine, do you think you have more advanced techniques than I have and that the MP3 player can be further improved?”

“Yes.” Jasper paid no attention to the indignant expression on Damon’s face as he answered confidently.

Damond sneered as he said, “Mr. Laine, I think our conversation has been an utter waste of time. I will never allow anyone to exploit my patent. I don’t need an outsider to come here and say they want to upgrade my inventions!”

“President Golding, you may be a technician, but you’re also a businessman. Why wouldn’t you take advantage of this situation to earn more money if you think the MP3 player has no further room for improvement?” Jasper asked.

Damond laughed and said, “You’re an excellent negotiator, but I won’t fall for your tricks. Goodbye, Mr. Laine!”

Then, Damond got up and left.

up and leave when the other person has not

After all, I have many matters to tend to as well. For example, I have a meeting with the president of Sentel Corporation, Emerson Lang, this

words, Damond finally realized that this young man from Somerland was entirely different from Conrad Monty, whom

you mean?” Damond asked

of the MP3 player, Mr. Damon. Thus, even though the MP3 player is slowly gaining attention, Sentel Corporation can’t do anything with the half of the patent it owns because you’re currently employed in

they? Much less a multinational group like Sentel Corporation? You must’ve had a front-row seat in witnessing just how overbearing they could be, President

threatening me?” Damond said as he

to threaten you, President Golding, but I need you to understand what will happen if I obtain 50% of the patent and upgrade the

your MP3 players will be blocked by my patent. You will have to either pay huge amounts of money to get past the barriers or turn around and purchase the rights to use from me. President

Jasper as he said, “Are all Somerland businessmen as despicable

can build a strong

to upgrade the MP3 players and