Life at the Top

This was a good thing, but Wendy could hear a hint of sadness in Jasper’s tone.

She asked, a little puzzled, “This should be a good thing, but why do you seem upset?”

Jasper smiled wryly and shook his head. “No, I’m not unhappy, I’m pleased to see this country that was riddled with holes a hundred years ago stand up again and rise to the top of the world. My heart is proud. I think the little prince and Lord Alvarado feel the same way, but have you thought about it? Now, we still have value, so Swallow Capital needs our help to do a lot of things. One day, the things we can provide will no longer be needed, or perhaps they’ll find a substitute. When that happens, we’ll be discarded.”

After listening to Jasper’s words, Wendy fell silent. Although Jasper did not say everything out loud, Wendy understood his meaning. She leaned her face against his firm chest, sighed softly, and said, “Did you get some information from the higher-ups saying that they will do something soon?”

own keen sense

cute woman who did not know anything. So, he told Wendy about the

is an extraordinary period, so we still need to rely on the power of the little prince and Lord Alvarado. But have you ever thought that once Swallow Capital no longer needs them, action will be taken

immediately sat up from the bed, looking at him in disbelief. “That’s… That’s impossible, right? What

unhurriedly, “Although their families seem to be in a rock-solid position, and it seems that no one can move them, there have been countless cases of the downfall of influential people since ancient titnes. Marie Antoinette was overthrown by revolutionaries and was publicly guillotined following the abolition of the monarchy in France…

was not in power before meeting a tragic end? Much less the little prince and Lord Alvarado, whose families are no match

became more solemn. She glanced at him again and asked, “So, are you worried that they