Life at the Top

As an ex-senior executive of the world’s largest consumer goods company, the P&G Group, Malcolm had more than one trick up his sleeves.

He continued to speak to Yona arrogantly, “Please watch your attitude. Since when were Sunrisers like you allowed to act superior in front of a man from the United States?”

This was something the whole world, including Sunrisers, had to admit; in front of the great United States, they were nothing more than inferior subjects.

Yona’s expression soured further.

“Enough.”

Echo glared at Yona’s show of weakness and spoke to Malcolm calmly, “You’re Malcolm Malibu, JW Capital’s COO, right? Please lead the way; our time is very valuable.”

“That’s more like it,” Malcolm replied, then turned sideways and lifted his hand. “This way. Mr. Laine’s been waiting for a long time.”

office doors were opened, and under

Jasper’s gazes met in the

“Welcome, distinguished guests.”

stood up unprompted and made his way around the office

downstairs was a show of his attitude, and also stressed that both parties were

horrible host if he remained seated as he

good understanding of his

way for a bright smile. The man spoke in fluent Somerish, “Hello, Mr. Laine. I’ve heard much about you,

sounded shocked when he spoke, “Your Somerish is really good, Mr.

smiled reservedly and replied, “Well, I’m one-fourth of Somer descent and I’ve studied in Somerland for three years. To understand its market, one has to first understand the people and culture behind

right, Mr. Welch. Here,

led the two into the reception room next to his office. Once everyone was seated, Jasper then smiled crescent-eyed as he spoke to Echo, “My apologies for not being able to meet you in Waterhoof City, Mr. Welch. I was preoccupied with work