Life at the Top

Just as he was about to nod, Ross suddenly jumped out and interrupted them.

“Wait. I’m the owner here as well as Baz’s uncle. You can tell me whatever you want to say directly!”

Jasper frowned slightly and said, “You can’t decide this for him.”

“How do you know this if you don’t tell me what it is first?” Ross’ eyes flickered as he insisted.

Jasper replied calmly, “I came today in hopes of inviting Baz to work at my company. Can you decide that for him?”

Baz was stunned by what he heard.

The last thing he expected was for Jasper, a man he did not recognize, to come and give him a job.

Ross voiced his objections immediately.

“No way! Who knows if you’re a scammer or something of that nature? The world’s a messy place, young man. Baz might not know anything and might for your lies easily because he doesn’t have much experience in society, but I’m not an idiot.”

already an adult. He knows how to make his own choices. Moreover, any job outside would promise him more of a future than being exploited and used as a shield

it’s not like Baz is some unmarried virgin maiden either. Even if I was a human trafficker, I wouldn’t try to scam

was infuriated when

an old rascal that had been stripped naked, Ross flushed red and pointed at Jas while scolding, “What evidence do you have to claim that I’m using Baz as a shield? How dare you claim that I exploited him?

then

right in front of you, but whether you

Baz’s expression turned solemn.

what had just happened, it would surely have taken Jasper more than a few sentences

he came to know of Jasper’s true identity, he knew that such an important person would not pull this kind of

replied,

heard Ross say angrily, “Baz, I am your uncle! Instead of listening to me,

and replied, “Can’t you just let

Ross’s expression darkened.

to work hard, take his grumblings and complaints, not require a

was reluctant

could not stop the