Life at the Top

In the room, the little prince Dominique Royal finally turned to look at Jasper.

Dominique’s appearance was pleasing to the eye. His facial features leaned more to the feminine side, and despite being a man, he gave off a distinct charm.

This was especially true for the delicate shape of his eyes under his defined brows. The man’s gaze lit up with an unforgettable shine.

While Jasper looked Dominique over, Dominique did the same to him.

The two equally young men observed each other quietly for two whole minutes without saying anything.

The ballet performance did not stop and the sounds of the piano flowed slowly like trickling water in the room.

Dominique eventually smiled.

“Have a seat.”

Dominique gestured to the seat opposite him with his palm.

to take

back to the ballet performance on stage and said, “It’s a refreshing idea to hear an argument in favor of the future,

as well, little prince. Not

talking to you before we met, Jasper. But after seeing you, I

be frank. I want to protect the Gardner

more straightforward. In that case, I’ll be frank too and tell you and I want to

was neither angry nor frustrated when he heard Jasper say this, as if he had

no sign of the terror rumored outside.

while your performance has been exceptional. To be frank, I don’t think anyone can do any better than

through, Jasper. As a businessman, what matters most to you are your interests. You know that I wish to protect the Gardner family, yet you seem adamant about getting involved in this. This doesn’t seem to follow your motto

graceful ballerinas before him. The two men resembled good

beneficial, Little Prince. But in terms of immediate interests, the Gardner

what relationship you and Norman share, Little Prince. But if Norman’s able to ask you to step up and protect him, then it must mean that he must serve some unique purpose to

family, there’s still

eradicating them, at least I’ll be able to guarantee my current