Life at the Top

Without waiting for Conrad’s reply, Steven gave his opinion.

“Because you’re a Monty. You started on a finish line that most people could never reach even if they worked hard from the moment they were born till the end of their lives. You’re used to living a pampered and protected life. You were set for a comfortable life even without fighting for it.”

Steven tossed the fishing line out and spoke calmly, “That’s also the difference between a king who fought for his throne and one who inherited it.”

Conrad clenched his jaw. “I lost almost a billion dollars again this time. It’s not fair!”

“What’s a bit of loss? The Monty family can take much more than that. Jasper is the best target practice I can give you. This isn’t an easy target and you might get hurt if you’re not careful. You’ve lost twice against him, each loss worse than the last.

“Meanwhile, Jasper is growing stronger every day. He gains profits every time you lose and if this keeps going, the distance between the two of you will only reduce until you two end up as equals.”

Conrad was not pleased with Steven’s words. “Who does he think he is? As if he’s worthy of being my equal!”

“In reality, I’d say he’s somewhere above you in my eyes,” Steven spoke solemnly.

clenched his jaw. “I won’t let him get away

decide what you want to do next.”

at the pond when you’re free. Take a breather and focus, it helps with pondering many important things. The more important a decision,

until you’ve caught at least

then got up to

“Oh, one more thing.”

to Conrad while he was walking and asked, “You have a Valentine Estrada by your side,

do, but he’s decided

promising, keep him by your

slightly and replied, “He’s skilled, but

know how to get your men to be utterly loyal to you. How will he

it before nodding slightly.

…

and Steven conversed in the villa, Jasper had returned to