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Life at the Top Chapter 341

Hanging up the call, Jasper handed the phone back to Erik.

“Let’s move on from this incident, then.”

Jasper replied faintly, “Of course. But if you don’t think this is fair, you’re always welcome to keep handing me benefits, Mr. Turner. You’re always welcome.”

Erik gnawed his molars indignantly as his expression hardened. “Asking for two billion right off the bat, aren’t you afraid it’ll come to bite you back in the *ss?”

Jasper chuckled. “Bite me? Money that I dare to ask for has never come to bite me back.”

Erik glanced at Jasper intently and turned to leave without another word.

After Erik left, Henry narrowed his eyes and spoke, “I really want to kidnap that man right now. Something tells me we won’t be seeing the last of him.”

Jasper merely sighed. “We’ll just have to hope that he isn’t an idiot…”

Henry thought about Jasper’s meaningful words and asked, “You mean to say that Brad won’t just give up so easily?”

Jasper replied with a shocked tone, “You actually got it right this time!”

“F*ck you too, you b*stard! What am I to you, an idiot?” With a dark expression, Henry left the room in a huff for a smoke.

The incident with the Turner family had come to an end.

This time, Jasper earned one billion while Henry earned 250 million.

In addition, Jasper had also gotten the rights to host the celebratory banquet for Swallow Capital gaining approval to host the Olympics.

The biggest benefit of all was that the Turner family had withdrawn from competing for the Olympic Village project.

While this did not mean that the Law family was guaranteed to take over the 30 billion Somer Dollars project, at least one of their strongest competitors had left the competition.

While it hurt the Turner family to let go of the project, both the Turner and the Law families were well aware that the Olympic Village project was not a simple project any family could easily take on. No one knew what the future held.

Such a project definitely required the supervision of higher officials, and one’s family’s identity would only prove to be shackles instead of a boost when communicating with such high officials.

After all, the people in charge might not choose to split the entire cake with formidable families only. It was just another tactic to control the balance of benefits.

That was why the Turner family gave it up and moved on. From their understanding, even if they did not give it up, it was still unlikely for them to get the project.

If that was the case, they might as well put their focus on fighting for other stadiums.

All in all, it could be considered a huge win for Jasper and the Law family.

The following morning, Jasper held a conference meeting in Easy Media once he received the two billion from the Turner family.

He gave all the employees a few days worth of holidays, and the moral decline within the company was dramatic. All sorts of rumors began to fly around.

Most of them spoke of how their new boss, Jasper, had offended some big shots in Swallow Capital. Now, the entire company was going to close down with Jasper’s impending bankruptcy.

It was a matter of their salary, so all the employees were waiting for Jasper to explain himself.

Yet in face of such rumors, Jasper did not clarify anything at all.

Instead, all Jasper did was release the news that he had gotten the right to host the celebratory banquet.

Everyone present was surprised, and the senior executives in the conference room looked at Jasper as if he was a divine god.

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The approval to host the Olympics was the biggest news within the country right now, and it would not be an understatement to say that the entire country was rejoicing.

Meanwhile, their boss had so easily gotten the right to host the banquet.

The fact that they had become senior executives of a media company meant that they were all veterans who knew this unique media industry like the back of their hands.

Naturally, they understood the value of hosting such a banquet, and that there was endless competition for the right to host.

To think that their boss had gotten the right among so many formidable forces, just how able was this man before them?

Once it clicked, everyone started looking at Jasper differently now.

The meeting proceeded with a breeze, for everyone was passionately discussing how to manage the banquet. Everyone fought to give ideas that would make a bang. It was because if Jasper was satisfied with them, it meant that their future in the company would be unlimited.

The stronger the company grew, the more the senior executives earned. It was a straightforward concept.

“I have an idea.” Jasper knocked on the conference table to get everyone’s attention.

Jasper began, “Since I’m not very familiar with the daily operations of the media and entertainment industry, I’ll leave most decisions to you instead of interfering with everyone. Let the specialists specialize, is my working motto.

“Therefore, instead of listening to my suggestion as an order from the chairman, it’d be better if you took it with a grain of salt like an opinion from an outsider. Perhaps consider it but don’t force yourselves to implement it.”

The vice president smiled and replied just as Jasper finished speaking, “Do tell, Mr. Chairman. Everyone here knows of your ability and I’m sure whatever suggestions you give will be great.”

Everyone’s envious gazes fell on the vice president just as he finished speaking.

Everyone wanted to apple-polish, but the vice president was quicker and had gotten the chance first.

Seeing Jasper smiling at the vice president, everyone was exceptionally envious… ‘Indeed, all sorts of bosses like being fawned over!’

They were infuriated to know that a thief had stolen their chance.

“I suggest that we host this celebratory banquet in partnership with Harbor City’s Advent Entertainment Group. Both companies are brother companies under my name, so there wouldn’t be any sort of competition between them or the like. Even if there is, it would still be friendly competition.”

Jasper spoke his thoughts, “Be it celebrity resources or experience in hosting large-scale banquets, Easy Media still needs to learn and borrow help from large companies in Harbor City.

“So with Advent Entertainment Group available for the taking at Harbor City, this is our best chance for both companies to partner up and host the banquet well.

“I don’t think there’s much I need to tell you about the importance of the banquet, but high officials all have their eyes on us. This is the company’s top priority for the time being and all resources we have should be prioritized for this project.”

The senior executives all agreed with Jasper’s suggestion.

Ignoring Jasper’s status, the mere suggestion itself was purely advantageous. Everyone seated was understanding men, and no one rejected his suggestion.

After the meeting, Jasper left Easy Media.

Such a sophisticated and large-scale banquet should require at least a few months’ worth of planning, but its importance had resulted in the higher-ups advancing its date to as soon as possible.

Countless issues were involved, and Jasper could not follow up with each one.

All he did was decide the major direction it should take. He would leave the rest for the professionals in both companies.

Jasper returned to the hotel and entered his room, only to be stunned by the sight of someone he had never expected to see.

Wendy!

Sitting by the open bar in the living room and working on her laptop, Wendy looked up at the sound of the door opening and was faced with Jasper. He was completely shocked once he entered the room. She smiled beautifully, and the sight was enough to launch a thousand ships.

“Are you surprised?” Wendy closed her laptop and her snow-white wrists came to support her face. She blinked, like an adorable and cheeky little fairy.

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“I am… Why are you here?” Jasper asked.

Scrunching her nose, Wendy replied, “Dad rushed over right away when he heard that Uncle Yapp was admitted into the hospital. And since the nationwide supermarket industry conference will also be held in Swallow Capital, we decided to come here earlier.”

“Where’s Uncle Schuler?” Jasper asked, taking off his jacket and hanging it on the rack.

“He went to the hospital to visit Uncle Yapp. The two old friends were talking and since I’m not interested in hearing old men reminiscing about the past, I decided to come here first,” Wendy replied with a smile.

Jasper nodded in understanding before he suddenly realized. “How did you get in here? You don’t have a room card.”

Wendy gave Jasper a crescent-eyed smile as she replied darkly, “Miss Law opened the door for me.”

Jasper’s footsteps halted as he walked toward Wendy, and he felt his heart drop. He had a bad feeling about this.

It felt like something terrifying was about to happen.

From the guest room, Anna’s voice sounded.

“Who are you talking to, Miss Schuler? Is Jasper back already?”

Anna’s voice crushed the last shred of delusional hope in Jasper’s heart.

The scene he feared the most of two polar forces clashing against each other had finally occurred.

Jasper had begun to worry long ago what the scene of Wendy and Anna’s first meeting would look like.

He imagined it to be an exciting fight.

The biggest thing that Jasper had done since he started his road to the top of the world might have been the plan to save Harbor City’s stock market.

Hundreds of billions in funds had been taken out to fight Wall Street’s large investors who had a terrifying sum of wealth as well.

All he felt then was excitement but never fear.

Yet right now… the great Mr. Laine was afraid.

Truly, he was a little terrified.

It was because neither Wendy nor Anna was an ordinary everyday girl.

They each had their own tricks and were incomparable to one another.

Jasper rubbed the bridge of his nose and turned to look at the room.

Anna was donned in her favorite red one-piece dress, and she held a tray of tea as she walked over with a smile.

“Thank you for the trouble, Miss Law.” Wendy got off the open bar and approached Anna. Be it Wendy’s tone or her choice of words, she acted with the air of Jasper’s other half.

Anna smiled softly and replied, “Not at all. Jasper likes tea, so I tend to bring tea leaves with me wherever I go. That way, he’ll get to drink tea whenever he gets back.”

Anna shot back sharply, refusing to back down.

Seeing how the two women smiled, the sight alone was something so breathtaking that ordinary people might live their entire lives without ever getting to enjoy such a scene.

However, Jasper could not bring himself to enjoy it.

All he wanted to know at that moment was what Anna and Wendy had talked about and done while he was gone.

From how the two acted, it seemed unlikely that they would start a physical fight.

Jasper felt a little better at the knowledge of that.

Anna put down the tray and elegantly poured a cup of tea with practiced ease. She passed the cup to Jasper and spoke gently, “Earl Grey, made from the most superior black tea leaves that were plucked straight from a renowned place in Harvey City. It’s said that they only produce around two kg of it every single year. Here, try it.”

Jasper took the cup, and as he moved, he felt Wendy’s faint gaze fall on him.

Clearing his throat, Jasper replied, “Thank you.”

Wendy let up the pressure she placed on him at his understandingly polite attitude while he distanced himself from Anna.

Anna smiled and replied, “There’s no need for thanks between us.”

Jasper smiled bitterly. Anna was putting him in more trouble here…

As expected, Wendy frowned.

No woman would stand and watch as another woman provoked her.

It was the same logic as no man would ever let another man provide for his woman before him.

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It was the same idea.

At that moment, neither Anna nor Wendy cared how beautiful the other looked. They were both shameless witches in the other’s eyes.

A flask of tea was shared between the three of them.

In a little less than half an hour, Jasper found himself fully understanding what people meant when they said ‘minutes ticked on like hours’.

Wendy kept her cool the entire time, seeing that the last thing she should do as Jasper’s other half was to cower in fear. She had to defend her position.

Meanwhile, Anna drank tea and began to search for topics of interest. Wendy would reply and give her own two cents without an ounce of fear.

Jasper, however, was completely isolated, for the two women had tacitly decided to ignore him.

Half an hour later, Anna finally got up and excused herself. “I’m a little tired, so I’ll get back to my room now.”

‘You should’ve left long ago.’ That was what Wendy thought internally, but she merely replied with a sympathetic expression on her face, “I’ve had a lot of fun talking to you, Miss Law. We should do this again sometime.”

‘How about we don’t…’

Jasper wanted nothing more at that moment than to toss Wendy to the North Pole and Anna to the South Pole so the two would never meet again.

Anna gave a small smile. “Sounds great. I had a lot of fun talking to you today too, Miss Schuler. We should talk more in the future.”

Anna then turned to Jasper and asked softly, “Won’t you send me off, Jasper?”

Wendy clenched her fist angrily at her suggestion and bit her red lip, but she otherwise remained silent.

Jasper got up and smiled dryly. “I’ll walk you out.”

The two walked out the door in a line, and Anna slightly closed the door behind her to block Wendy’s line of vision.

Wendy clenched her teeth and was overwhelmed with the urge to run over to look at what the two of them were doing, but she forced herself to maintain the air of ‘generosity’ around her.

At the door, Jasper was about to speak when an air of perfume ambushed him. Anna suddenly appeared in his arms.

With her hands wrapped around Jasper’s neck, Anna blinked at Jasper. “Was it exciting?”

Jasper did not know whether to laugh or to cry as he pulled Anna’s arms off. “Stop playing around!”

Ignoring the fact that there were surveillance cameras in the corridor, Wendy was just on the other side of the door. The last thing Jasper wanted to do was taunt Wendy’s limits right under her nose.

“Coward.”

Anna mocked and said, “I’m leaving for Waterhoof City tomorrow to attend a fashion show on behalf of my teacher. It’ll be three to five days before I get back.”

“Wait, really?” Jasper could not hide the surprise in his tone when he asked.

Then, he felt slightly regretful.

As expected, Anna was teasing him with her gaze.

“Okay, I’ll stop. Go comfort your girlfriend.”

Anna then turned and left.

Jasper rubbed his cheeks with both his hands at the sight of Anna’s retreating figure and turned to push open the room door. He saw Wendy with her arms crossed while looking at him calmly.

Jasper felt a little guilty when he realized that Anna’s perfume still lingered around his neck.

“Go take a bath. You must be tired after working all day.”

It surprised him that Wendy did not question him at all, nor did she interrogate him about his relationship with Anna. Instead, what came out of her mouth was a caring suggestion.

Jasper looked at Wendy and asked, “Is there nothing you want to ask me?”

“Not really.” Wendy sat back on the bar chair and opened her laptop with a blank expression on her face,

“There’s no way a man like you would lack flirty women by your side, even my dad told me that.”

Wendy smiled confidently and said, “But I trust you. I trust that you won’t betray me, right?”

Despite Wendy’s choice of words, Jasper still heard the slight hint of a threat in her tone.

At that, Jasper smiled dumbly and agreed, “Yes! Of course not!”

He turned without hesitation and left. Time to take a bath!

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It was evening by the time Dawson returned.

Anna had to prepare for the fashion show the following day at Waterhoof City while Henry had some family friends to entertain on behalf of the Law family.

As such, Jasper left them alone and went to dinner with Dawson, Wendy, and Julian in tow.

They found a simple restaurant and ordered their food. Dawson turned to Jasper, saying, “You must be exhausted with how busy you’ve been lately.”

Jasper smiled. “I’d rather be busy now while I’m still young. Having nothing to do, on the other hand, makes me feel uncomfortable.”

Dawson smiled. “Men at your age should indeed put their focus on work. That’s how I started too. Don’t worry, I’ll watch over other things for you.”

Jasper poured Dawson a glass of wine. “I feel pretty bad about what happened with Uncle Yapp.”

Dawson waved his hand dismissively. “Don’t worry about it. We’ve been friends for decades, I know what kind of person he is. Not to mention, if we’re looking at this more realistically, he did suffer quite a bit this time but he has earned more from this.

“In this case, he should be thanking you instead… All he did was praise you when I visited him in the hospital. You might as well be some divine being to him at this point.”

Jasper smiled. “I’ve already smoothed the incident over, and even if there are still some loose ends to tie, I don’t think he’ll be in the crossfire anymore.”

Dawson nodded and spoke warmly, “Tell me if there’s anything I can help you with. I might not be able to help much when it comes to contacts in Swallow Capital, but I promise I won’t just stand by and watch.”

Jasper did not reject his help and thanked him seriously. “I will.”

After dinner, Dawson suddenly turned to Jasper. “There’s a supermarket conference I have to attend tomorrow and people in charge of large chain supermarkets within the country will be there. It’s more or less a chance to expand your circle of contacts, so how about you come with me tomorrow?”

Jasper nodded.

“Are you coming with, Wendy?” Jasper turned to ask.

Wendy shook her head. “I’ve applied for Swallow Capital University’s MBA seminar and it’s the opening ceremony tomorrow. I’ll be busy the next two days.”

MBA was also known as Masters of Business Administration. To have such a masters at this age was a great advantage.

However, it was also far from cheap. Especially when it was Swallow Capital University’s MBA seminar. It cost almost one million a year for tuition fees alone.

Not that the cost mattered to Jasper and Wendy.

In addition, since seminars like this were expensive, those who applied for one had to go through a stern screening. Those who did get accepted were a new level of promising talents in society.

These ‘classmates’ were all undoubtedly valuable contacts to have.

Jasper exclaimed in shock, “MBA? I see. It’d be nice to sit in and listen, but you have to be careful. Some men like to sit in just for the sake of having something to brag about and you never know what tricks they have up their sleeves.”

Jasper’s stern expression did not look like he was joking. Wendy smiled and answered, “Don’t worry, I know what to do.”

The following day, Anna left for Waterhoof City early in the morning. Jasper wanted to send her off, but she had left long before he arrived and without a goodbye.

Henry stayed up late entertaining guests and was completely passed-out drunk. He continued to sleep past noon for he had more entertaining to do in the afternoon. As such, Jasper left him alone again today.

Such tasks were the rich kids’ version of ‘serious work’.

Jasper got Julian to follow Wendy as she went to enroll at Swallow Capital University, while he followed Dawson to the supermarket conference.

The conference was held on the executive conference floor in a five-star hotel.

As it was a conference for a nationwide industry, it had to be sophisticated enough.

A member of the staff from the organizing party led the entire way and Jasper got a grasp of Dawson’s status in the supermarket industry.

The two entered the hotel, and after Dawson’s identity was revealed, a man who appeared to be the person in charge immediately rushed over. He handed them the two qualification certificates for the conference. Then, he led Jasper and Dawson upstairs.

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Lights shone brightly in the conference hall, and there was a podium at the very front. Around the room were buffet-style tables for refreshments and there were waiters all around the hall for guests to request help from.

“Quite the number of people are in attendance for the conference this time. Even the owners and senior executives of private state-owned and joined venture chainstores like Kaymaroon, Carrefour, Somer Resources, TR-Mart, and Somer United Stores will be here today.”

Dawson turned to tell Jasper before they walked through the door.

“Is something big about to happen to the industry? Why else would there be such a grand conference?”

Jasper knew that for at least 15 years until online shopping completely monopolized people’s expenses, the supermarket industry had always been thriving.

Moreover, its unique business model guaranteed a large amount of cash flow to the supermarket industry. Supermarkets were the only business that had creditors but not debtors.

It was a promising industry.

However, Jasper did not want to dabble in this industry for now as every industry had its own specialized techniques and Jasper did not do things unless he was absolutely certain of its results.

All he felt now was pure curiosity.

Dawson smiled. “I heard that they’re deciding to develop a standard within the industry for everyone to abide by.”

While Jasper did not work in the supermarket Industry, he had dabbled in similar industries and immediately understood what this so-called standard referred to.

It was essentially a binding curse bigwigs wanted to give their industries so that they could benefit by gathering as many resources for themselves.

“They wish,” Jasper replied faintly, not rooting for it.

Developing standards within an industry was something that required the discussion of the entire country. Competitors should not be allowed to play judge at all.

Dawson smiled noncommittally. “My thoughts exactly.”

As they spoke, the two entered the conference hall.

Dawson’s arrival had brought over a small wave of guests.

“You’re finally here, Dawson. I heard that you’ve been doing great with your real estate business lately. I almost thought that you wouldn’t come since the supermarket industry is on a way smaller scale,” a middle-aged man who approached them laughed while speaking.

Dawson smiled and walked over. He reached out to shake the person’s hand. “I started off with the supermarket industry, so how could I let go of it just like that? There’s no way I’d miss this conference.”

“Here, let me introduce you. This is Jasper, my daughter Wendy’s boyfriend.

“This is Mr. Chris Quarles! He’s one of the big shots in our industry, Jasper. You might want to acquaint yourself.”

Under Chris’ curious gaze, Jasper reached out humbly and greeted, “Hello, Mr. Quarles.”

Chris reached out to shake Jasper’s hand. “Not bad. You have promising talent, young man.”

Jasper was a generation below his and still young, so Chris did not focus too much time on him. The fact that Chris greeted him politely already spoke volumes.

He turned to crack a joke with Dawson. “Your angelic daughter already has her marriage partner decided, Dawson? My son’s still in high school, though. I’d ask you to reconsider him if he wasn’t so young.”

Dawson replied calmly, “I’ll let the young ones decide this for themselves. Plus, Jasper fits right into my requirements.”

Seeing how Dawson favored Jasper, Chris glanced at the latter again but changed the subject.

His smile fell as he leaned toward Dawson worriedly. “I got wind of what’s happening, Dawson. It’s not in our favor at all.”

Chris had just finished speaking when a burst of powerful laughter boomed from behind.

“If it isn’t Dawson from Schuler Group! I heard you almost got scammed by a few hundred million? I told you, didn’t I? We’ve got to know how much we’re worth and don’t dabble in things we don’t understand. Look at you, why won’t you listen? What’s with all this real estate business? No one’s going to pity you when you make a loss, you know.”

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By the time such targeting words were said, the person saying them had arrived in front of Dawson as well.

Dressed in a black suit from a sophisticated brand, his hair was slicked back without one strand amiss. One glance was all it took to tell that he was a very successful middle-aged man.

He had very prominent features, the most impressionable ones being the sharp and defined brows which added a tint of fierceness and frost.

Jasper did not need Dawson to introduce him.

This was Sebastian Walker, the owner of Kaymaroon.

Both TR-Mart and Somer Resources, renowned supermarkets in the future, had yet to make a big name for themselves in the year 2000. The largest supermarket during this time was Kaymaroon.

At the topic of Kaymaroon, Sebastian was indeed an able man.

Born a nobody, Sebastian single-handedly turned Kaymaroon into the country’s biggest supermarket chain in the year 2000 from a mere city workshop.

Moreover, the popular commercial complex concept after 2010 was also first introduced into the country by Sebastian from abroad.

However, Sebastian’s conceitedness had made him neglect the fact that the country and its citizens’ spending was far inferior to what the situation overseas was. Thus, his advanced concept had only fallen short in the end.

The price he paid was Kaymaroon being the first supermarket defeated by online shopping.

According to history, Sebastian was currently at the pinnacle of his career, so it made sense that he was very proud of himself.

Against Sebastian’s harsh words, Dawson showed no sign of a reaction.

“You seem to be very interested in my development, Chairman Walker.”

Sebastian laughed aloud and replied, “Of course, you’re my old rival. How can I not worry about whether a loser like you is enjoying the last years of his life?”

Dawson’s eyes slightly narrowed as he replied calmly, “Thank you for your concern, but you should take care of yourself.”

Sebastian’s forced smile fell and he suddenly turned to Jasper. Realizing that there was nothing special about Jasper, Sebastian smirked mockingly. “What’s this? Did Chairman Schuler bring someone new over as well?

“Don’t you know to greet people when you see them?”

Jasper looked straight at Sebastian. Evidently aware of the fight between the two men, Jasper merely replied, “My apologies, but I don’t know you.”

Sebastian burst into laughter. “I’m the host of this conference. What are you doing here if you don’t recognize me, then?”

“Sebastian! Jasper is someone I brought over. If this is what you believe, then there’s no need for us to be here at your conference!”

Dawson suddenly spoke and moved as if pulling Jasper out the door.

Chris, who had been chuckling bitterly by the side, suddenly persuaded by saying, “Dawson, hey, come on. Let’s not be so rash, okay? We’re here to attend a conference, it’s a good thing. Relax, okay, let’s calm down.”

Pulling Dawson to sit as he spoke, Chris then turned to say to Sebastian darkly. “How about you greet the other guests, Mr. Walker? We’ll talk later?”

Sebastian scoffed. “What big shot are you pretending to be in front of me when you’re just a loser who has been hiding for the past ten years?

“How do you even have the shame to bring someone new here? Do you not have any dignity? Ever thought about how his impression of you will shatter when you make a fool of yourself in public again?”

Sebastian then turned to leave.

Dawson’s expression was blank, but his eyes were icy.

Chris smiled bitterly and comforted him. “You know that Walker is just arrogant by nature, Dawson. Just ignore him.

“A lot of people are for this industry standard and those of us against it make up the minority. There’s no way we can stop him if you leave.”

Jasper suddenly spoke, “We can stay to have a look.”

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Dawson slowly nodded his head after hearing Jasper putting it that way. He let out a sigh and said with a bitter smile, “Actually, ten years ago, I got into a fight with Sebastian Walker. It’s just that I ended up losing that fight.”

Chris Quarles backed him up by adding, “It wasn’t actually a loss. In that fight, you actually showed your imposing momentum.”

As he was saying, Chris spun around and said to Jasper, “Ten years ago, no one ruled over the supermarket industry in the southeast province yet. The Schuler family’s supermarket and Sebastian’s Kaymaroon, which were the only two supermarket companies that entered the southeast province at the same time, competed with each other for the top spot.

“Both of them wanted to take over this huge market and keep it to themselves. Hence, the two companies could not stop a fight from breaking out between them.

“The competition had been a cruel one. When it was very aggressive, both parties were basically losing in order to take control over the market. Your father-in-law was very kind and was a steady man in battle. He was very tolerant of the suppliers, and that’s why many people supported him.

“But Sebastian was different. He was more domineering. Basically, he’s the kind of person that says he’s the only one who can rule the world. Therefore, not many people supported him.

“When your father-in-law was about to emerge victorious, a big boss from Swallow Capital suddenly took out a huge sum of funds to support Kaymaroon. With this, your father-in-law could no longer win against them and lost that battle.

“It was very unfortunate for your father-in-law. Ever since that time, he had never shown up in the market within the province. If not, no one could say for sure who will be the head of the current supermarket business within the country.”

Dawson said with a smile, “Those are the old stories. Why bother mentioning them?”

Jasper spun around and asked Dawson, “Is it because Sebastian threatened you?”

Dawson sighed and said, “You can’t say that he threatened me. I’ll just put it this way. It was an agreement in a bet. Whoever lost the bet will not be allowed to expand their market.”

“But such an agreement doesn’t take effect under the name of law, right?” said Jasper, frowning.

Dawson said with a smile, “Of course not. But I’m a man of pride. Besides, I’m sick of it as well. Keeping the market going on within the province is more than enough to keep the Schuler family alive, and I also get to spend more time to keep Wendy company too.”

Jasper nodded and said with his gaze looking dark, “I’ll avenge you!”

Before Dawson even spoke a word, Chris laughed. “Young man, do you know what kind of person Sebastian is? Do you know about the huge support he has? Ten years ago, your father-in-law was already no match for him. Things are still the same now. Your father-in-law couldn’t handle him back then, what more you?

“It’s a good thing to be ambitious, but young man, you should be more down-to-earth and hardworking.”

Jasper could make out that Chris and Dawson had a very good relationship. Chris said those comments with kind intentions, but it was not pleasant hearing them.

Jasper was beyond the state where someone could persuade him with just words. At that moment, he merely let out a smile to show his gratitude to Mr. Quarles.

Chris had been doing business his entire life, and it was impossible for him not to realize that Jasper did not heed his words at all. He shook his head, feeling that the youngsters nowadays were way too arrogant. However, he did not want to waste a single breath talking about it.

After all, Jasper could be Dawson’s son-in-law in the future. He had nothing to do with them anyway. He would not stop Jasper if he wanted to boast or get himself humiliated before Sebastian.

While they were talking earlier, the forum had officially begun.

Sebastian, as the leader and also the organizer, would naturally be the first to give his speech. The entire forum was centered around him.

After spewing a whole load of rubbish for nearly half an hour, Sebastian cleared his throat and said, “I believe everyone has already gone through the contents of the standard for the nation’s supermarket industry that I gave out earlier.

“I dare say this standard will definitely be great news that will benefit the industry!

“In the standard, I’ve set up a department with a committee to manage our supermarket industry. I vote myself for the position of chairperson of the committee.

“Now, let us start voting. This standard is suggested by me, Sebastian Walker, and naturally, I should be the chairperson. Everyone, please vote for me, thank you!”

As soon as Sebastian was done with his speech, a huge group of people whom he had bribed earlier immediately voiced out their support.

The situation looked good for him.

Chris and his gang who did not support him all sat on their seats with awful looks on their faces. However, no one dared to take the lead.

Just when Sebastian felt that everything was settled, a clear voice was heard ringing across the entire scene.

“I object to it!”

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”Object?”

Once the voice of objection was heard, it immediately attracted everyone’s attention. Everyone was aware that Sebastian’s status in this industry was very high.

Only a handful of people dared to go against him when he spoke.

Including Sebastian, nobody expected someone to be so daring at that moment to jump out and object.

‘Isn’t this just like wanting to slap Sebastian on the face in public?’

Exasperated, Sebastian looked over only to find out the one who stood up to talk was the young man beside Dawson.

Suddenly, Sebastian’s expression became dark.

The scene at that moment was very quiet. Everyone was sneaking a peek at Jasper, including Sebastian who was wearing a very awful expression.

Most of the people were looking forward to seeing how things would turn out.

Amidst the crowd, Chris came to Dawson and said into his ear with shock on his face, “Is this brat out of his mind? Why don’t you stop him?”

Dawson smiled calmly, and said, “Why should I stop him?”

It was as if it was the first time Chris was getting to know Dawson. “Judging from Sebastian’s temper, do you think he’ll let Jasper off the hook? Isn’t he your daughter’s boyfriend? Are you just going to watch him dig his own grave?”

‘Even the Turner family was forced to step down by Jasper, what more Sebastian who’s alone?’

Dawson was feeling thrilled, but his face did not show signs of it.

At that moment, Sebastian spoke.

“Dawson is the one who brought you here, right? You’re just a brat who hasn’t even gone through puberty. Your seniors don’t dare say a word, yet you think you have the right to talk?”

His comment immediately exposed Jasper’s identity. Everyone was surprised, and following then, everyone’s gazes on Dawson became ambiguous.

The conflict between Dawson and Sebastian was not a secret in the industry. Those who were in the industry for some time would know about it. More so, those who could come to participate in this conference were all big bosses in the supermarket industry.

“I’m representing Schuler Group, so why is it that I don’t have the right to talk? Since it’s a conference for the industry, then as one of the companies in the industry, it’s only natural that Schuler Group has the qualification to express their ideas.”

Jasper raised his head and looked straight at Sebastian who was on the podium and said with an appropriate attitude.

“Could it be that Chairman Walker is so domineering that you won’t even allow anyone to talk? Since that’s the case, if you really succeed in being this so-called chairperson, aren’t you going to be a tyrant in the future?”

The words Jasper said had bruised his ego. Sebastian’s expression changed drastically.

Initially, those who were against him were already not few, but at this moment, Jasper was still fanning the flames.

Subconsciously, he glanced over at the scene. Indeed, most of the people had a hesitant expression plastered on their faces.

Sebastian took in a deep breath and said through gritted teeth, “Don’t go talking nonsense. Of course, I’ll allow others to talk. Besides, I’ll be glad to accept good ideas. As long as it’s a good opinion, I’ll accept it.”

“Then please accept my opinion. I object to this industry’s standard because I think it’s not going to benefit the development of the supermarket industry. Besides, this is just a trick for you to monopolize this industry.”

Jasper’s voice could even make the ground tremble.

However, no one expected anything good out of him.

They all just thought of Jasper as a silly brat who did not think things through before making a move.

Chris also shook his head while smiling in mockery.

“This silly brat. Is he saying that we, who have lived almost half of our lifetimes, are not able to see through the scheme as thoroughly as a young lad like him?” Chris tilted his body and said to the chairman of another supermarket company beside him.

“Youngsters are that easily triggered. He’s too impulsive.” That person shook his head and agreed to Chris’ words.

 

Life at the Top Chapter 350

”Sigh, soon, he’s going to pay the price for his arrogance and foolishness. Sebastian will definitely not let him off the hook,” said Chris calmly.

“Utter rubbish!” Sebastian slammed on the table hard. He stood up like a furious male lion.

Sebastian roared as he pointed at Jasper, “Who do you think you are? Back when I was running my business, you were still in diapers. Since when is it your turn to be pointing fingers at me and criticizing me?”

At that moment, Dawson stood up as well and said coldly, “Sebastian, please mind your words. I’m still standing here well and alive. I’ll not tolerate you bullying the younger ones.”

Sebastian laughed out loud and said, “Oh my, after blasting the young one, now it’s the elder’s turn to show up? Dawson, do you really think you’re some big shot? Even with that little capability you got there you weren’t my opponent ten years back. Just how courageous are you now to go against me?

“Believe it or not, tomorrow, I’ll just enter the market in your province and drag the entire Schuler Group down. How difficult do you think it will be for me to do so, huh?”

Dawson’s icy cold gaze fell on Sebastian as he said, “Feel free to test it out. If I even frown, I’ll not call myself a Schuler!”

Sebastian sneered. He got down from the podium and walked his way to Dawson. He said coldly, “Hey Schuler, I guess you really haven’t learned your lesson. It looks like the lesson I taught you ten years ago wasn’t terrible enough for you, right?”

As Sebastian was saying, he chuckled before continuing, “Do you know why your wife suddenly died of a heart attack ten years ago?”

His comment made Dawson’s eyes burst with light as he kept staring at Sebastian. Judging from his body that was trembling slightly, Dawson’s emotions were very much agitated at this moment. It was just that he was refraining himself.

Jasper, who was listening beside him, became serious as well.

All this while, he knew that Wendy was raised by a single parent. Regardless of it being his past life when they both had never communicated with each other or in this current life where they were both together, he had never heard Wendy mention a word about her mother.

Dawson had never mentioned his wife as well.

All he knew was that Wendy’s mother had passed away a long time ago.

Jasper did not ask as well. After all, it was a very depressing incident for the father and daughter.

However, looking at the current situation, it seemed that the death of Wendy’s mother that year was rather suspicious.

After letting out a burst of mystifying laughter, Sebastian said proudly and arrogantly in the ears of Dawson and Jasper with a voice that only the three of them could hear.

“Didn’t you find it weird? All the while, your wife only had a mild cardiovascular malformation. Living up to 60 or 70 years old shouldn’t be a problem, but then her illness deteriorated and ultimately, she passed away.

“That’s because I summoned a few men. Initially, I thought of just scaring her, but who knew she f*cking had a heart attack as well. Once she heard the fake news that I told her about you meeting with an accident during a job outstation, coupled with the fact that she was being kidnapped, she really got terrified and died on the spot!

“If it wasn’t for that, I think it wouldn’t have been so easy for me to win against you. However, even the gods were standing on my side, hahahaha!”

Sebastian’s words and laughter were like a spell, unlocking the puzzle Dawson had been struggling himself with for the past ten years. At the same time, it lit up the flames of rage within him as well.

“Sebastian!”

Dawson, who was so mad that he had lost all rationality, roared. He extended his hands vigorously and grabbed Sebastian’s collar. Raising his fist, he was about to swing his punch.

However, given that Sebastian was so daring to blurt out such a comment meant that he had come well prepared. The security guards beside him immediately rushed over and halted Dawson with all their force.

Dawson kept struggling. Due to the rage and agitation, his complexion was unusually red. Both his eyes were engorged with vessels. He opened them wide while staring at Sebastian as if he was about to engulf him.

Even though he was mentally well prepared, Sebastian was still shocked to see Dawson’s current look.

Subconsciously, he took a step back and ordered a few security guards to restrain Dawson. A few people then surrounded both Dawson and Jasper.

After adjusting his collar, Sebastian looked at Dawson and said with an arrogant smile, “Do you know why I’m only willing to disclose it to you now?

“Because I want you to know that ten years ago, you couldn’t win against me, and right now, you’re still a piece of trash in my eyes!”

Sebastian raised his hand and pointed at Jasper as he was saying. He then added with a cold smile, “Young man, do you see that? This is what you call tactics. You’re just a brainless kid who stepped out without knowing anything. Don’t you know that you’re being used by your father-in-law?”

Jasper gave off a scary gaze. He glanced at Sebastian and tried his best to talk in a calm tone, “To be honest, you’re the first person to make me this mad. I’ll surely serve you well.

“I’ll make you wish you were never born!”