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.”

did not humiliate them as the victor but

and Emmett sat opposite

tea was brought over did Jasper tell Gerald with a smile, “The facilities here are simpler, Mr. Covington, nor do we have tea as good as the

for homeless people like us to drink tea with you,

need to insult me like this, Mr. Covington. Everything that happens today

to insult you, Mr. Laine. My words

over shamelessly today to beg for mercy

Laine. There was never any deep hatred between 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 arrange for him

sipped his tea and replied calmly,

and Gerald’s expressions darkened at

met such an end if Lord Alvarado stepped in

“We’re sorry, Mr. Laine.”

The man

live, Mr. Laine. I have no qualms against losing all my fortune, I only wish that the two of them can live peacefully for the rest of their

matter how innately crafty Gerald was, he