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.”

victor but rather talked to

and Emmett sat opposite

over did Jasper tell Gerald with a smile, “The facilities here are simpler, Mr. Covington, nor do we have

for homeless people like us to drink tea with you,

and said calmly, “There’s no need to insult me like this, Mr. Covington.

mean to insult you, Mr. Laine. My words are

shamelessly today to

hatred between us, to begin with, and Scott’s already gone crazy. We’ve suffered our

and replied calmly, “Did

and Gerald’s expressions darkened

have met such an end if Lord Alvarado stepped in to

“We’re sorry, Mr. Laine.”

stood up and bowed to Jasper deeply. The man had tears down his face when he looked

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 of their

how innately crafty Gerald was,