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.”

them as the victor

and Emmett sat

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

and replied humbly, “It’s an honor for homeless people like us to drink tea with you, Mr.

insult me like this, Mr. Covington.

to insult you, Mr. Laine. My

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

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 to leave Tefa City and never

calmly, “Did Lord Alvarado give up on

Gerald’s expressions darkened at

not have met 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 looked up

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 the two of them can live peacefully for the rest

Gerald was,