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 rather

and Emmett sat opposite

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

an honor for homeless people like us to

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

replied, “I didn’t mean to insult you,

son Emmett over shamelessly today to beg for

us, to begin with, and Scott’s already gone crazy. We’ve suffered our losses, so please

and replied calmly, “Did Lord

expressions darkened at what they

have met such an end if Lord Alvarado stepped in to help

“We’re sorry, Mr. Laine.”

man had tears down

already old and I have no regrets. But I hope that you could let my son and grandson live, Mr. Laine. I have no qualms against

matter how innately crafty Gerald was, he meant everything he