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.

he able to hold 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 Chamber of Commerce will

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

“Interests,” Dean answered.

the Haddock Chamber of Commerce is a non-governmental 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

steal this position away from you,” Jasper kept analyzing, while Dean

deal with those old men. Therefore, he had invited Jasper

come here to help you today. What I hope is

image of Gale flashed through Jasper’s

know how to deal with those old foxes in the Haddock Chamber of

“But what?”

course, Jasper knew that Dean was under pressure, so he

to do and there are always times when I won’t be around. In the future, if those old

you, but I want to help you in another way… It’s

understand what he meant. Upon hearing this, Dean’s wandering eyes gradually became a little more determined. He knew that Jasper was doing this

feel too burdened. You can think about Old Master Hurlbutt. If he were still alive, he would definitely want you to take charge of this on your own, right? After all, you’re his heir. If you want to

Dean also stayed silent for

passing several traffic lights, it stopped slowly by the side of the road. Not far away was

car, Dean said something, “Jasper, thank you.