Life at the Top

However, this incident was not as simple as it seemed. That was because the head of Haddock Chamber of Commerce had way too much authority. The hidden benefits he received were simply unimaginable!

“Rio Potter and the others won’t stop here. That’s why you must be careful at all times. Don’t allow for anything that they can use against you,” Jasper said thoughtfully with narrowed eyes.

“I know. I’ll keep your advice in mind, President Laine.”

“Alright; That’s about all for today. I’ll return to Nauritus City first. Contact me anytime you encounter any trouble that you can’t handle on your own.”

Jasper left after speaking. He would help Dean and the Haddock Chamber of Commerce as much as he could. Gale had told him to do so while he was still alive, and Jasper would not forget that.

***

At the same time, in a villa within Swallow Capital.

Rio and the others were gathered. They were discussing a counterattack.

“I didn’t expect Jasper Laine to be there. Otherwise, we would definitely have been able to force Dean to give up on his position today!”

Dio nodded silently after hearing what he said. There was a complicated expression on his face. “Yes, I can only say that it was beyond my expectations. Jasper is way too powerful right now. We can’t afford to offend him.”

Jethro, who was standing by the side, asked in a low voice, “Rio, what should our next step be? We can’t give up just like this, right?”

know what to do for now. Dio is right. We can’t compete against Jasper,” Rio sighed. “Jasper’s presence at the venue today is a clear sign that he’s on

and Jethro immediately agreed after hearing what he

not offend Jasper right now. They could only finish what they intended to do after Jasper left. Once they completed the deal, it would be too late and Jasper would not be able to change the outcome

***

sent Jasper away at the airport. He then received a text before he could even sit down after arriving home. Dean smiled after reading the contents of

these people not wait for a

gatherings. To phrase it nicely, they would be holding a conference for company members. However, today’s gala was obviously a set-up. Although Dean did

got up and headed to

for the event. The female ushers stood in a row

everyone could make it since the members of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce were spread all over the country. However, those with free time and those who stayed in Swallow Capital all managed to

hour, more than forty people made it to the event. The majority of these forty people were all on the side of Rio

event where old friends like us get to gather for a chat,” Rio

as he finished speaking, the voice of an old man rang

I heard that you were the one who suggested holding today’s conference. What do you intend to

stunned after hearing his words. Immediately after, he noticed that Dean had arrived in the hall of the hotel as well. He laughed

I know that everyone’s time is extremely precious. I won’t keep up

of Commerce after Old

just a pity that he can’t do so for the time being.