Life at the Top

“You used him while he simultaneously used you, and both of you teamed up to get rid of me. Now that I’ve joined this game as well, I suppose the three of us will just be plotting against each other. Perhaps we’ll find out where our real friends and enemies lie.”

Gale was silent until he heard Jasper’s words and replied solemnly, “How about we work together?”

Jasper chuckled and said, “You really are a sly old man, Old Master Hurlbutt. It’s a shame that I’ve already paid my price and I not the kind of person to fall for the same mistake twice.”

“And you’re not afraid that I’ll work together with Alban again?” Gale asked meaningfully.

“I am, that’s why I called in advance. Be it you or anyone else behind you, Old Master Hurlbutt, I suggest you get rid of me right off the bat with the first attack. Don’t give me a chance to turn the tables and take revenge.”

“Unfortunately for you people, I’m no longer the same small wooden raft that capsizes at the slightest wave and has to be careful not to offend anyone anymore.”

Jasper hung up the phone immediately after he finished speaking.

the static on the other end

surpass his rage when Old

felt deeply threatened by Jasper’s

long known Jasper, and the two had even partnered on many occasions before.

deemed you an enemy, he was a man of his word. Jasper always made sure to completely crush his rivals and left no room for people

moment, Gale

have offended Jasper over such a small

really regret not capsizing you back then. You… really have grown from that small wooden raft,” Gale murmured to

…

“Overpowering.”

on the phone and watched him hang up. His expression

no matter how cautious you are, no? So f*ck who the other person is, we’ll screw them over if we don’t like them! That’s