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.

person has not finished speaking. I thought

your time, President Golding. 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

he heard Jasper’s words, Damond finally realized that this young man from Somerland was entirely different from Conrad Monty, whom he had

you mean?” Damond asked

Mr. Damon. Thus, even though the MP3 player is slowly gaining attention,

multinational group like Sentel Corporation? You must’ve had a front-row seat in witnessing just

me?” Damond

a businessman from Somerland, not an employee at Sentel Corporation. I have no right to threaten you, President Golding, but I need you to understand what will

either pay huge amounts of money to get past the barriers

darkly at Jasper as he said, “Are all Somerland

despicable. I merely hope we can build a strong base for our collaboration, President

to upgrade the MP3 players and receive the market’s approval?”