Life at the Top

The situation suddenly became more serious when Currey heard him ask this.

“I can guarantee this with my life, Mr. Laine. There’s no problem with the process at all.

“I chose Robust because I thought that it would be better to choose a local demolition company considering how demolition is extremely complicated and troublesome work. Robust happens to be the best demolition company in Faith County as well, so we decided to commission them.”

Jasper smiled when he heard Currey’s explanation and replied, “Don’t worry, I was just asking.

“But you have to remember that our partner’s strength shouldn’t be JW’s only metric when looking for a partner. The company owner’s personality is also very important.

“What kind of partnership benefits can we expect from a company that would hurt civilians for their personal interests? We should be satisfied as long as the partnership doesn’t come back to bite us in the bud.”

Jasper pointed at Ronald who was shivering and pale as he continued, “Take him, for example. He threatened a retired and severely ill teacher who was living alone. He claimed that he’d use a bulldozer and bury her under the building if she didn’t sign the demolition contract.

“Regardless of whether he was just threatening or if he actually planned to do so, JW should never partner with such people. Understood?”

Jasper’s lecture and immediately replied, “I understand, Mr. Laine. I’ll go back and immediately

won’t partner with them again in the future, and we’ll also do some digging on

“Very good.” Jasper nodded.

and asked calmly, “Do you two remember

and there’s also a ton of much more powerful people outside. I might not be the most powerful

spoke slowly, and there was no hint of glee in his voice from oppressing them with his status and power.

that strength is more important than reason in this society, but what

another deal from us. This is my strength. Even so, I believe

as he looked at Jasper in despair.

and replied, “Does it matter who I

Thud.

was the sound of Ronald falling