Life at the Top

Regardless of what the two wished, Jasper’s request was extremely difficult to fulfill.

“Mr. Laine, we’ve accepted 20 million US Dollars worth of investment from Softwin. They’ve financed us three times in total, and they hold 41% of Abbylon’s shares. I’m afraid that your request is unrealistic,” Jose said.

“You’ll only know if it’s realistic once you try. Moreover, wouldn’t it be more trustworthy to work with a fellow Somer descent as compared to a Sunriser?” Jasper asked.

Jose frowned and said briskly, “Mr. Laine, nationality doesn’t matter in the business world, and capital is international.”

“I understand where you’re coming from, Mr. Salazar. After all, you were born in Nawait and you grew up overseas. It’s only normal that you are more progressive.”

“But you must understand that while capital is international, capitalists are not. Especially not with Somerland. There are some things we should not forget. If everyone was equal, then how do you explain the capital and technological blockade other countries have imposed on Somerland?”

Jose was about to argue when Wayne pulled him back.

“Jose, you might not know about the situation in the country since you grew up overseas, but Mr. Laine is right about this.”

“Alright. But even then, how are we supposed to remove Softwin

rest any longer. We need to give this some thought and discuss it with everyone else as well. Perhaps we

“Then we’ll stay in

nodded. He shook Jasper’s hand and left with Jose in

and watched as Wayne and Jose’s figures vanished into the night. His

Jasper?” Julian’s voice broke Jasper out of

surprise, “It’s four already? Let’s go home, then.

he could not help but ask, “What did the two of them say, Jasper? You seem frustrated

“I’m not frustrated.”

“It just hit me how talented some people

referring to

the negotiation ended and realized that the suggestion for TH’s concept was the only time

seemed more experienced, had lost his composure

every successful top-notch businessman needed to have. Sure,