Life at the Top

In the receptionist room, Jasper had not sat down for too long when the Covington father-son duo arrived. This duo was made up of Gerald and Emmett.

As for Scott, he should not have too many chances to appear before Jasper if nothing went wrong.

It had only been half a month, but both Emmett and Gerald looked much older.

This father-son duo that once controlled and dominated the entire Tefa City looked more like old men in their twilight years.

Gerald lost the condescending aura and sharpness he had when drinking tea with Jasper that day. While Emmett’s entire back was already hunched forward.

“Mr. Laine.”

Gerald greeted him first when the two entered the room. Gone was the elder and youth of that day, replaced now with a respectful ‘Mr. Laine.’

“Please sit.”

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Emmett sat opposite

someone make a pot of tea. After the hot tea was brought over did Jasper tell Gerald with a smile, “The facilities here are simpler, Mr. Covington, nor do we

honor for homeless people

to insult me like this, Mr. Covington. Everything that

mean to insult

Laine, I bring my son Emmett over shamelessly today to beg

us, to begin with, and Scott’s already gone crazy. We’ve suffered our losses, so please let us go. I promise I’ll immediately

replied calmly, “Did

Emmett and Gerald’s expressions darkened

have met such an end if Lord Alvarado stepped in to help

“We’re sorry, Mr. Laine.”

to Jasper deeply. The man had tears down his face

could let my son and grandson live, Mr. Laine. I have no qualms against losing all

innately crafty Gerald was,