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?”

nodded and said, “My dad told me to come here. We’ve already contacted a few sellers willing to take

you decided on a place?” Jasper

Lisa smiled, her eyes filled with hope

so

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

embarrass me, maybe even think of ways to torture me. I’ve prepared myself for all that,”

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

were much more genuine than any self-righteous thing

Jasper’s 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 nor did he flaunt himself. All he did was state

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

because they think that you’re in a rush to sell

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

I believe you or not?”