Life at the Top

“Yes, we’re done,” said the crippled Brown, as though he did not notice that she was raging.

“What? I didn’t even understand what you’ve said! Also, did you get permission t o end the call? I haven’t even asked about his next steps!”

He began slowly, “Please put aside your thoughts away. This is a serious matter and God knows how many people have their eyes on us. So, unless you want to be on the receiving end of Grandfather’s scoldings, please treat yourself as a spectator. You must not participate in this matter, nor should you follow the trend.”

His voice became strict when he said the last few words.

Though he appeared to be an easy-going person who would not lose his temper even when being called a cripple, his tone at this moment was heavy and he exuded a mountainous air of authority. There was no anger in his words, but it sounded somber.

Adele patted her chest and said piteously.. “I won’t follow, then. Why are you being s o mean to me?”

In an instant, he turned benevolent again and said, “It’s okay to be a spectator. Can you push me out for some sunlight? I’m starting to get moldy after a week of rain.”.

She wheeled him out of the house obediently but remained obstinate. “But what were you guys talking about? What’s more, I noticed that when you told him to inform you if he needs help, then he told you to catch some window of opportunity or something and a series of other stuff. How could he behave this way when you offered him help?”

The crippled Brown smiled and said, ” This is where things get interesting. You see, , he has been borrowing money from quite a lot of forces. It may seem like a loan on the surface, but it is actually a settlement. It’s an entirely different kettle of fish. There’s nothing to say if he loses, but if he wins, he’s promised to pay every last penny of interest. Though, he won’t pay a single cent extra.

a different case if he lets u s catch onto the

curious about where on Earth he

and just felt he had nothing else to lose. You’re probably just overthinking.”

“Perhaps.”

Brown gently shut his eyes and faced the sun. He

was on a phone call

I wake him up and fail to convince him, I’ll be in

was shocked to learn that Jasper would like to contact

already contacted the domestic forces. As long as there are enough benefits, Sentel and the others will definitely send themselves to my doorstep. The last party I can procure is your family,

quite complicated. Things aren’t as simple as you think. Even my father can’t be

as long as the benefit is sufficient, people will know the right choice to make-and this choice will be shared by the patriarch as well as the family as a whole. The Maynard family of North America have six generations spanning over a few centuries; I’m sure they understand

Celine gritted her teeth and said, “Okay, give me

received an email attached with a

did not take long for the

study with a profound sense of history and a peach – wood chair. Sitting on the chair was a middle-aged man in pyjamas, looking slightly exhausted.