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?”

glass, she nodded and said, “My dad told me to come here. We’ve already contacted 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 and go overseas

you decided on

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

there, so it won’t be too

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

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

replied calmly, “I

Jasper’s words were much more genuine

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

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

a rush to sell your family business, you’re free to take the

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

believe