Life at the Top

Jasper was not harsh to Lisa at all in the hotel room. Instead, the man was very respectful.

“Tea or soft drinks?”

Lisa was shocked by Jasper’s respect.

“Do you have alcohol?”

Lisa must have felt that Jasper’s kindness was genuine from the man’s expression as she asked bravely.

With a smile, Jasper had the hotel staff bring up a bottle of red wine.

He drank tea while he watched Lisa tilt her head back and down two glasses of wine. Only then did Jasper ask, “Is there a reason you’re here?”

a few sellers willing to take over after us and we’re in the middle of negotiating the specific costs. We’ll leave the country

decided on a place?”

perhaps. I like it there.” Lisa smiled, her eyes filled with hope for

choice. There are quite a few people of Somer decent there, so

two chatted a little about everyday life like friends. This short conversation had caused

I thought you’d scold or embarrass me, maybe even think of ways to torture me. I’ve prepared myself

took a sip of his concentrated tea and replied calmly, “I can do that, but I

words were much more genuine than any

suspicion that the man was faking kindness. However, the man had not honeyed his words at

at the stage of negotiating prices, it’ll still take some time to bargain for the best price even though the buyers are very willing. So we might have to

think that you’re in a rush to sell your family business, you’re free to take the time and contact a few other buyers,” Jasper told

smiled wryly and asked, “Would you believe me if I told you now that I

believe you or not?”