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.

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 Chamber of Commerce will become a mess again, which is expected. There will be all kinds of characters in a large

Chamber of Commerce is full of businessmen, and what do businessmen value most?” Jasper

“Interests,” Dean answered.

organization, in terms of 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 reap a

position away from you,” Jasper kept analyzing, while Dean kept nodding

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

come here to help you today. What I hope is that you can hold them down

Gale flashed through Jasper’s

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

“But what?”

was under pressure, so he smiled

time? I also have things to do and there are always times when I won’t be around.

that I’m not helping you, but I want to help you in another way… It’s better

naturally understand what he meant. Upon hearing this, Dean’s wandering eyes

charge of this on your own, right? After all, you’re his heir. If you want

Jasper said that, he went silent. Dean also stayed silent for a long

road, and after passing several traffic lights, it stopped

the car, Dean said something, “Jasper, thank you. I admit I’m not as good