Life at the Top

Jasper shook his head and said softly, “We can’t be together again.”

Penelope took a piece of tissue to wipe the corner of her eyes before she said, “You don’t have to remind me, nor will I entertain those unrealistic delusions again.”

“What business are you doing now? If possible, there might be a chance for a partnership.”

Considering Jasper’s status and wealth in Southeast Province, the man was evidently trying to help Penelope.

Any businessperson within Southeast Province knew that partnering with JW company would lead to very healthy profits. It would be difficult not to make any money with JW.

“I mainly import clothing and make up from Harbor City,” Penelope replied honestly.

“Harbor City?” Jasper arched his brow slightly.

He was rather surprised that Penelope had contacts in Harbor City.

looked at Jasper sincerely and mustered the courage to say, “Someone took the initiative to contact me. They gave me funds and a team, basically set up an entire

world.” Jasper narrowed his eyes. The situation felt peculiar to him, while Penelope also looked like she had more to

and gain

was

I’m supposed to do after gaining your trust, but they weren’t too strict with me either. They even let me get close to you slowly, but

up to say, “I can’t stay here for long. You have to be careful,

felt before asking, “Did it occur to you that these people won’t let you go after you tell me

replied, “But so what? Worse come to worst, I’ll just return everything they gave me.

I’d do as they asked, but I changed my mind

all this

turned to leave after

grabbed the door handle, she heard Jasper speak up from

can contact me

and a flicker of joy flashed through her eyes. Then, she opened the room door

Just as Wendy returned.