Life at the Top

Jasper had just arrived at his office and sat down on his chair when Malcolm rushed in.

“Why’re you so nervous, Malcolm?” Jasper looked up at Malcolm curiously.

Malcolm sat down in front of Jasper and frowned. The man seemed rather tense.

“I received a call from Softwin ten minutes before you arrived,” Malcolm spoke.

“Softwin? Sunrise Land called?” Jasper chuckled.

Softwin’s reaction was far beyond what he had expected. He thought he would have to wait at least a few more days before they found out.

He had not expected Softwin to call this afternoon, right after his conversation with Wayne and Jose late the previous night.

Without having to even think about it, Jasper knew that Wayne had taken the initiative to inform Softwin.

This was a reasonable move.

If a businessman did not understand the concept of selling to the highest bidder, then they might as well give up on doing business.

Jasper wanted Softwin out of the equation, but there was no way Softwin would give up on Abbylon after their 20 million US Dollar investment. Their conflict was fate, and it was only a matter of time before he had to fight Softwin.

“No, it was a call from their Somerland branch’s presidential office. Their president’s name is Echo Welch, a capable young man that assumed the position in his thirties. He’s not going to be an easy opponent,” Malcolm spoke.

“What did he say?” Jasper asked.

“He wants you to make your way to Waterhoof City as fast as you can as he says he wants to meet you.”

and pointed at his own nose as he spoke, “Who do I

“So you’re

meet, but he’s going to have to come to Nauritus City. He can keep dreaming he if thinks I’ll run all over to meet him in

Or at least, try to leave both of us

we should opt to give in to their demands on many things, yes?” Jasper

nodded. “I stand by

you have to understand that when it comes to business, only the weak

rules of business are like the laws of the jungle. When two leopards have their eyes on the same slab of meat, one of them will surrender because they’re weaker.

that, the starving leopard will have no other choice but to surrender again the

to grow with each surrender until that strong leopard bites and kills the other once

“I suppose this is the difference between professional managers

The most obvious one is our tight cash flow. Sena’s contribution to this is only enough

as Sunrise Land’s largest investment back, the last thing Softwin lacks is

we’ll most likely be bitten to death just like

he smiled. “I know that you’re worried,

I’ll bring you a large influx of cash. Then

Malcolm’s eyes shone. “Really?”

to you?” Jasper

I’ll await your good

return to his own office happily, Jasper piped up again, “Oh, and if Softwin calls again, tell them what

City. This is a question of principle so it’s non-negotiable. I am not offering myself to them

the boss, whatever you say

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