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.”

humiliate them as the victor

Emmett sat

had someone make a pot of tea. After the hot tea was brought over did Jasper tell Gerald with a smile, “The facilities

“It’s an honor for homeless people like us

need to insult me like this, Mr. Covington.

“I didn’t mean to insult you, Mr. Laine. My words

shamelessly today to beg

already gone crazy. We’ve suffered our losses, so please let us go. I promise I’ll immediately arrange for him to leave Tefa City

his tea and replied calmly, “Did Lord Alvarado give

expressions darkened

such an end if Lord Alvarado stepped in to

“We’re sorry, Mr. Laine.”

bowed to Jasper deeply. The man had tears down his face when he

I have no regrets. But I hope that you could let my son and grandson live, Mr. Laine. I have no qualms against losing all my fortune, I only wish that

matter how innately crafty Gerald was, he meant everything he