Life at the Top

Conrad was deep in thought, seemingly pondering over something important.

What Zane felt was even more evident. The man did not eat a single dish as he thought back to how he had made a complete fool out of himself today. An indescribable bout of anger swarmed within him and he could barely hold back from exploding on the spot.

“Mr. Monty.”

Jasper put down his cutlery and spoke slowly after taking a few bites of food.

“Picking up from where I left off before, it’d be nice if you don’t forget to bring me along for large projects with the two young masters from Harbor City, Mr. Monty. It’s only right we all make money together.”

Conrad set his cutlery as well. He did not have much of an appetite before, but he did not even have the mood to look at the table full of dishes today.

Conrad seemed to have decided something when he heard Jasper speak and replied calmly, “Let’s not beat around the bush, Jasper. What do you want?”

“What do I want?”

smiled at Conrad’s willingness to show

important. The question here is you, what do

do as long as it

said this, Zane’s expression changed,

“Stop f*cking bluffing.”

just a country bumpkin from the Mainlands. Who do you think you’re

that we are willing to be your lackeys like Henry is. Piss me off and I’ll kill you

Zane and replied calmly, “How are

“How?”

very soon. Stop acting

think you’re better than everyone just because you got lucky and made some big bucks? There are plenty of people

chuckled. “Seems like you really hate me, then. I suppose you’d be able to do anything if it meant getting rid of me. For example, being Mitch’s lackey… Or perhaps working with Conrad to plot

“How did you know?!”

Two sentences

you talking about!”