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.

not finished speaking. I thought people from Coreana were extremely particular

President Golding. After all, I have many matters to tend to as well.

Conrad Monty, whom he had met with before

mean?” Damond

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 Sunrea Company, President

Sentel Corporation? You must’ve had a front-row seat in witnessing

threatening me?” Damond said as he laughed

President Golding, but I need you to understand what will happen if I obtain 50% of

will have to either pay huge amounts of money to get past the barriers

“Are all

I’m not being despicable. I merely hope we can build a strong

that you’ll be able to upgrade the MP3 players and receive the market’s