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?”

contacted a few sellers willing to take over after us and we’re in the middle

decided on a

perhaps. I like it there.” Lisa smiled, her eyes

choice. There are quite a few people of Somer decent there, so it won’t be too lonely at least.” Jasper agreed with

like friends. This short conversation

be humiliated. I thought you’d scold or embarrass me, maybe even think of ways to torture me. I’ve prepared myself for all that,” Lisa looked at Jasper

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

much more genuine than any self-righteous

words sound at such a time, there would always be the suspicion that the man was faking kindness. However, the man had not honeyed his words at all

time to bargain for the best price even though the buyers are very willing. So we might have to stay for a few more days.”

think that you’re in a rush to sell your family business, you’re free to take

believe me if I told you

it matter if I believe