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 look like? Can

asked, “So you’re

his chair. “We can meet, but he’s going to have to come to Nauritus City. He can keep dreaming he

with Softwin right now. Or at least, try to leave both of us room to retreat. It won’t

we’re no match for Softwin now, we should opt to give in to

“I stand by my

idea is completely sound. But you have to understand that when it comes to business, only the

them will surrender because they’re weaker. In the end, that weak leopard ends up starving while the other gets to eat its fill

starving leopard will have no other choice but to surrender again

in both parties’ strength will only continue to grow with each surrender until that strong leopard bites and kills the other once it runs out

shrugged. “I suppose this is the difference between

cash flow. Sena’s contribution to this is only enough to relieve the company from a break in cash flow, and we’re very

Land’s largest investment back, the

to head into full-out war now, we’ll most likely be bitten to death just like you

shoulder as he smiled. “I know that you’re worried, Malcolm. I know it’s not easy being extremely frugal as

a few more months and I’ll bring you a large influx of cash. Then

Malcolm’s eyes shone. “Really?”

to you?” Jasper laughed

then. I’ll await your

return to his own office happily, Jasper piped up again, “Oh, and if Softwin calls again, tell them what I said. If they don’t call, then just leave

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

boss, whatever

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