Life at the Top

Dean’s eyes were full of melancholy. He wanted to tell Jasper everything, but he did not know where to start. At this moment, a pair of broad hands fell on Dean’s shoulders.

“It’s alright, just say whatever you need to. I didn’t forget what your step-grandpa told me. I promised to help you inherit the position of the head of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce, so I will definitely do so.” Jasper patted Dean‘s shoulder to reassure him.

“Okay, Mr. Laine, I’m relieved now that I have your word.”

Dean shifted his gaze and thought for a while before slowly opening his mouth.

“Mr. Laine, as you know, there are many people who are in the tea leaves and lumber business within the Haddock Chamber of Commerce. Those people are old, well-capitalized, and hold a certain rank in the Haddock Chamber of Commerce.”

“Yesterday, those old guys approached me and said they wanted me to step down. They even said that we should take turns being the head of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce.”

“They will come to my house this afternoon. I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold them back myself, so I wanted to ask you to help.”

Dean sighed from time to time, his words laced with some anxiety.

“I see. It’s just as I expected.” Jasper also frowned.

“Mr. Laine, are you saying that you knew this day would come?”

“Yeah.” Jasper nodded.

down the entire Haddock Chamber of Commerce. Didn’t you also say that Old Master Hurlbutt is the spiritual leader of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce? Now that the leader is gone, the Haddock

businessmen, and what

“Interests,” Dean answered.

size, it is definitely one of the largest groups. Whoever has the right to speak in the Haddock Chamber of Commerce has the opportunity to

there will surely be people trying to steal this position away from you,” Jasper kept analyzing, while

he just did not know how to deal with those old men. Therefore, he had invited Jasper over.

help you today. What I hope is that you can hold

of Gale flashed

was not confident. He did not know how to deal with those old

“But what?”

that Dean was under

happens, but what about the second time? I also have things to do and there are always times when I won’t be around. In the future, if those old foxes

it’s not that I’m not helping you, but I want to help you in another way… It’s better to teach a man to fish than to give

explain everything in detail since Dean would naturally understand what he meant. Upon hearing this, Dean’s wandering eyes gradually became a little more

were still alive, he would definitely want you to take charge of this on your own, right? After all,

said that, he went silent. Dean

traffic lights, it stopped slowly

Dean said something, “Jasper,