Life at the Top

“I didn’t expect you to come out to greet me in person too, Princess Sylphie.”

Jasper walked up to Sylphie, smiled, and stretched out his hand. “Long time no see.”

“Long time no see…”

They shook hands lightly. Jasper behaved as per societal norms. He held Sylphie’s four fingers without touching her palm and he loosened his grip immediately after he shook her hand.

This was basic respect toward women in such formal social situations. Jasper would never offend anyone by neglecting these

details.

Sylphie looked at Jasper, suddenly sighed, and said, “You have changed a lot from before.”

“What changed?” Jasper asked curiously.

then, you were like a thorn who was so brash. If we were not careful, we would easily get stabbed by

about now?” Jasper

a sharp sword

As I watched you approach, I subconsciously ignored all other passers by as if they were merely here to serve as your background as though the meaning of their existence was just

compared to before.

be praised by you, Princess Sylphie. However, I’m overwhelmed by your compliments.

crash the United States stock market, no

car. After Jasper entered

the other side.

arranged to sit in the car

moving slowly and headed

What’s more, it was far from a crash. It was just a temporary loss at

After all, as long as Wall Street capital and the Federal Reserve

He did not brag about himself, nor

and said, “But many others don’t think