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?”

the 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

decided on a

smiled, her

Somer decent there, so

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

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

concentrated tea and replied calmly, “I can do

more genuine than

was faking kindness. However, the man had not honeyed his words at all nor did he flaunt

take some 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.” Lisa brought up

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

me if I told you now that I

matter if I believe