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.”

the victor but rather talked

Emmett

with a smile, “The facilities here are simpler, Mr. Covington, nor do we have tea

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

me like this, Mr. Covington. Everything that happens today is the result of a

to insult you,

son Emmett over shamelessly today to beg

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

replied calmly, “Did Lord Alvarado

Emmett and Gerald’s expressions darkened at

end if Lord Alvarado stepped

“We’re sorry, Mr. Laine.”

stood up and bowed to Jasper deeply. The man had tears down his

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 the two of them can live

how innately crafty Gerald was, he