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?”

to come here. We’ve already contacted a few sellers willing to take over after us and we’re in the middle of

on a place?” Jasper

there.” Lisa smiled, her eyes filled with hope

people of Somer decent there, so it

a little about everyday life like friends. This short conversation had caused a great change in Lisa’s

honest, I came here prepared to be humiliated. I thought you’d scold or embarrass me, maybe even

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

nodded. Jasper’s words were much more genuine than any self-righteous thing he could

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

we’re at the stage of negotiating prices, it’ll still take some time to bargain for the best price even though the

price because they think that you’re in a rush to sell your family business, you’re free to take the time and contact a

“Would you believe me if

believe you