Life at the Top

Although he had been here several times before, Jasper still felt impressed every time he stood in front of the manor that covered such an expansive area. This old man was so damn extravagant. Only God knew how much money this old man had.

In an unprecedented act, Gale actually appeared at the door this time. It seemed that he was here to welcome Jasper.

“Old Master Hurlbutt, please be careful. I don’t deserve you coming out to receive me.” Jasper walked up to meet him quickly. He said as he bent over slightly and hunbled himself.

No matter how annoying the old man was, or even if there was beef between the two of them, this was a business matter.

If you did not know how to put up a façade while you were conducting business, then your business would not grow no matter how long you ran it.

Gale replied with a chuckle, “You sly child, I know you wish for me to be bed-ridden forever, right?”

Jasper chuckled and said, “I don’t have the guts to do that Old Master Hurlbutt, you’re my senior so how would I dare to have that thought as your junior?”

do you not yet have the guts?” Gale

and pointed at a pair of stone lions at the entrance. He said, “These lions looked oddly formidable. These

Back then, the museum wanted to display them so I borrowed them. After the exhibition was over, they returned them to me. See, I just put them back in

and said carefreely, but what he said was indeed

It would be regarded as an amazing artifact no matter where it was placed. However, when it was with Gale, it was just placed casually at the entrance to his home.

Master Hurlbutt, you’re so impressive,” Jasper

even if it is old. Its purpose is still to watch over a house. So, I am using them to their full potential by placing them here. Each of them is a few hundred kilograms anyway

who had no expression as he stood next

me?” Gale asked with

did not become unbridled and impudent in front of this 80-year-old man. After all, he was a Law, so as a junior, he still knew

Hurlbutt. I’ve long since forgotten

you,