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Life at the Top Chapter 381
It was a guest list with more than 100 guests, most of whom Jasper did not recognize. Fortunately, their identities were stated beside their names.
It was just like Jon had expected. There were only a couple of small fries and no one formidable on the guest list at all.
Ted felt a little embarrassed. “Mr. Laine, these are all we could contact. They’re mostly presidents from chambers of commerce here and there, and some of them had also applied for an invite with us. After sifting through, these are who we have left.”
Jasper glanced at the screen and suddenly raised his hand to point at two names. “Ben Hull and Lisa Gardner, how did they get in?”
Ted immediately replied, “The Turner family brought them in.”
Watching the change in Jasper’s expression carefully, Ted asked, “Should I remove them?”
Jasper gave a small smile. “Leave them, they’re the children of the president and vice president of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce in the Waterhoof City branch. I’d say they borderline qualify.”
Ted let out a sigh of relief.
After reading the guest list, Jasper then spoke, “It’s mostly alright, but there are too many of them. Excluding the people we’ve all decided should remain on the list, cut down two-thirds of everyone else and leave around 70 to 80 of them.”
Ted was stunned. “Isn’t that too little people, Mr. Laine?”
Jasper then pulled out two sheets of paper. “Then add the names on these two papers.”
Ted took the paper and projected the first list to the screen.
It was still quite an ordinary list with Jacob, Hector, Wendy, and a few of her classmates’ names. They were all children of renowned families and were considered outstanding if compared to the others on the main list.
The entire meeting room fell silent for a few seconds when the other list was projected, and everyone gasped in shock. Ignoring the fact that their big boss, Jasper, was present.
A shocking list of names appeared on the screen.
“Old Master Law, his son Zachary Law, and his grandchildren Henry and Anna Law!”
“Spencer Boyle and his son Eustass Boyle!”
“Joe Langdon and his son Kayden Langdon!”
“Wallace Langdon and his son Kennedy Langdon!”
In addition to the four household surnames were more than a dozen other densely packed names underneath. The fact that they appeared after the four rich families meant that the rest all held some form of high status in Harbor City.
One might even think that this was a national leaderboard of rich families within the country if they did not know better!
Everyone knew that those first four surnames belonged to the four rich families in Harbor City.
Even though it had only been three years since the handover of Harbor City, the other three families, excluding the Laws, had already done much business with the Mainland.
That was to say the three families had their eyes on the Mainland and were uncertain whether it was worth their trust and investment.
Yet Jasper was planning to invite all four families?
It was something that had never happened since the handover.
It would be earth-shattering news should it come true.
Everyone was speechless as they looked at Jasper with utter surprise in their eyes.
Ryder was the only one grinning silently. Having come from Harbor City, he was well aware of how influential Jasper was in Harbor City.
The mere fact that he had saved the city had put Jasper at a spot where he was worthy of inviting the four rich families.
“Mister… Mr. Laine. Won’t the higher-ups tell us to redraft the list if we hand those names up?” Ted asked carefully.
He did not believe that Jasper would be able to invite people of such caliber, so he assumed that Jasper merely suggested these names in hopes that the higher-ups would invite them.
That was the only way it made sense.
The other senior executives let out sighs of relief. ‘Exactly, that makes much more sense. Or this would be an utter exaggeration.’
“Why would they tell us to redraft it? I’ve already contacted everyone, so just hand the list over to them.”
Jasper’s words struck everyone again.
“Just follow as I say and it’ll be fine.”
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Jasper did not plan to explain too much.
The only reason why no one had slammed the table and swore, calling Jasper a madman, was because Jasper was their boss.
‘The Laws, the Boyles, and the two Langdons!
‘Harbor City’s four main families are people with huge influences in the entirety of Terra, let alone Somerland.
‘And Jasper says that he has already confirmed their attendance?’
Everyone’s initial reaction was disbelief.
The gap in statuses was just too large.
While no one wanted to admit how lacking their company was, the reality was that in comparison to the four rich families, even the above par Easy Media was no more than a speck of dirt.
“Compile the list as fast as possible and hand it over.”
Jasper had set in stone the most important topic for the meeting and left no room for protest.
“We don’t have much time left. How’s the progress looking for everything else?”
The following few hours had Jasper participating in the preparation of the banquet.
While he did not understand the specifics, he had still reincarnated with the memory of what was going to happen in the next 20 years into the future, after all.
He had seen a considerable amount of large-scale banquets in his past life. Both the concept and creativity from 20 years later would certainly end up at the forefront right now.
Therefore, most of Jasper’s suggestions had enlightened Ryder and Ted quite a bit.
The atmosphere in the meeting room slowly returned to normal.
Ted immediately brought people to hand over the newly drafted guest list after the meeting was over.
Jon was waiting in the office when the higher-ups called him to tell him that the guest list had been sent over. Ecstatic, Jon ran over to their office.
“Mr. Williams, I heard Easy Media has sent the guest list over?” Jon asked the moment he walked through the door.
Mr. Williams was a majestic man over the age of 50. Jon saw him holding the list in his hand when he entered.
Meanwhile, Hendrik was laughing about something beside him.
“Yeah, it’s here.” Mr. Williams glanced at Jon calmly and spoke, “I heard you left before the meeting even started?”
Jon glanced at Hendrik, who looked unfazed, and knew that it was his rival who had tattled on him. His expression immediately darkened, but he forced a smile and replied, “It’s mainly because of that Jasper. That young man is too arrogant. He has no respect for anyone else at all.”
“Enough. Do you take me for an idiot?” Mr. Williams spoke plainly.
“I already know what happened. You’re the one who didn’t respect him first. They already told you the time and place a few days in advance. They even sent someone to drive over and pick you up. You’re the one who deliberately took your own sweet time and arrived on the dot. I wouldn’t let you in the meeting room either if it were me!”
Hearing Mr. Williams’ harsh tone, Jon was stunned for a moment and immediately replied, “Mr. Williams, I—”
Mr. Williams dismissively waved a hand to interrupt Jon’s explanation and placed the guest list before him. “Take a look at this.”
Jon took it and looked through it. A moment later, his eyes widened as he burst into laughter.
“Is this Jasper Laine crazy or something? He really put Harbor City’s four rich families and all these other rich families’ names on it. What, is he asking us to invite them?
“I told you this Jasper Laine is still too young and immature, Mr. Williams. Just look at this! Does he even know what he’s doing?
“He talks big and he’s expecting us, the higher-ups, to clean up after him? How on earth are we supposed to invite these people? What a mess!
“We should deal with this problem sternly, Mr. Williams. This Jasper Laine will remain ignorant forever if we don’t teach him a good lesson.”
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Hendrik chuckled and spoke, “Don’t jump to conclusions so quickly, Foxx. Mr. Williams hasn’t even said anything yet.”
Jon halted mid-grumble and looked at Mr. Williams reflexively, only to realize that the other was frowning and looking at him with displeasure.
Jon immediately lost all bravery to speak, not knowing where he had made a mistake.
“The people from Easy Media have made it very clear when they sent over the list that we don’t have to invite a single person on the list. Easy Media has already contacted them and confirmed their attendance,” Mr. Williams spoke calmly.
Jon instantly paled and shouted in shock, “No way! There’s no way someone like Jasper could invite the four rich families!”
Mr. Williams replied coldly, “Are you suggesting that my eyesight and my hearing are horrible because of my age, or are you implying that Jasper is so gallant he’s making a joke about something like this?”
Jon sputtered and was lost for words.
With a scoff, Mr. Williams replied, “The older you get, the more close-minded you are! Leave! You don’t need to follow up on the banquet’s preparations anymore!”
Jon walked out of the office despondently and muttered under his breath with his teeth clenched fiercely and resentfully.
“Just wait and see, Jasper Laine! I won’t let you get away with this! There’s no way you’ll be able to invite all four rich families to the banquet! I’d like to see how you plan to save your dignity when you make a fool of yourself!”
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At Swallow Capital University, the doors to the MBA refresher course.
Jasper was currently waiting for Wendy’s class to end.
The two of them had agreed to go out for dinner together.
The banquet was in two days and all the guests on the list had already received their invitations.
This MBA class was made up of formidable students. Four to five of them received invitations thanks to Wendy.
The rest of them had also received invitations thanks to their own contacts and ways.
Everyone was currently bragging about the invitation they had, leaving those without invitations embarrassed and disappointed.
In Swallow Capital right now, being invited had become a symbol of their strength.
Wendy walked out of the class excitedly and turned to Jasper happily. “My classmates are very grateful. They keep asking me how I did it but don’t worry, I didn’t sell you out.”
“How are you going to thank me, then?” Jasper chuckled.
Wendy took in Jasper’s gentle smile and her mind was filled with rather indecent thoughts.
She must have thought of something for her cheeks suddenly flushed lightly and she averted her gaze while muttering, “You rascal!”
Jasper felt very wronged considering the ‘rascal’ was completely unwarranted and he was about to speak when he saw Ben and Lisa walking over.
“What are you doing here again?” Lisa asked Jasper distastefully.
Jasper simply replied, “Fetching my girlfriend.”
Lisa scoffed. “I’ve never actually seen someone as shameless as you. You’re even calling her your girlfriend, did you not hear a word I said that day?”
“Sorry, I don’t have the habit of listening to flies whizzing around my ears,” Jasper replied.
Lisa turned slightly pale due to being infuriated and spoke angrily, “Who are you calling a fly?”
Ben spoke calmly, “There’s no need to be angry at the lower class, Lisa. You should take good care of your skin. You’re going to the banquet with Mr. Turner in two days, after all. People from the lower class like him will only get to watch it on TV.”
Lisa scoffed. “You can never be sure. With how good Miss Wendy’s connections are, who knows? She might even manage to get him an invitation.”
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Ben chortled at the suggestion. “So what if he shamelessly finds a way in? Think about the setting.
“Who’s going to pay him any attention, hmm? He can’t possibly introduce himself as Wendy’s boyfriend every time someone talks to him. The host will just think that he’s an idiot and throw him out! Hahaha!”
Lisa covered her mouth as she snickered. “Maybe no one will even talk to him at all? He’s just going to stand in a corner and take a few pictures so it’ll prove that he managed to smuggle into the upper class.”
Jasper calmly watched the two cousins’ performance and asked, “So you’ve been invited too? You’ll definitely be going, right?”
Lisa replied arrogantly, “Mr. Turner and I are close. We might even get married in the future, so what are two invitations? Of course, we’ll be going. Why, are you scared? Or are you upset that Miss Wendy didn’t get you an invitation at all, hmm?”
Jasper replied unaffectedly, “Neither. It’s nice to know that you’ll be going. It’d be a shame if you weren’t.”
Ben was sharply aware that Jasper’s words held more meaning to them than it seemed, but Lisa spoke before he could say anything, “Stop playing around. Oh, how I wish Wendy didn’t get you an invite this time.
“Then at least you’ll truly understand what the upper class actually is. It’s not something a nobody like you can pretend to be part of. You’ll only look like some cheap replica and make a fool of yourself!”
“The upper class?” Jasper asked and huffed a laugh. “Then I shall anticipate understanding what this upper class you claim is.”
Lisa scoffed. “Of course, you’ll anticipate it. What a shame that you can only dream of becoming a part of it one day.”
Lisa then turned to Wendy and chided even though the latter’s expression was completely indifferent. “I’ll say this again, Miss Wendy, but you should really consider it. Ben is more outstanding than that nobody in all sorts of ways imaginable. Why can’t you just understand such simple logic?
“That nobody can’t do anything else except gloat baselessly. He’s just going to cling to you and feed off you. He’s not worth your time at all. Someone as outstanding as my cousin should be your correct match here.”
Wendy stared at Lisa coldly and suddenly sighed.
“To be honest, this is the first time I’ve met someone like you. Everything you talk about, you try and drag the upper class into it. Do you really think that you belong in this so-called upper class with your resources and ability?
“The real upper class don’t act like you.”
Wendy’s words made Lisa’s expression turn sour. The woman glared at Wendy and spoke angrily, “I’ve been polite to you this entire time. What are you trying to say here?!”
Wendy scoffed. “All you do is mock my boyfriend and there’s only so much I can endure before you piss me off. Humiliating him is no different than humiliating me, and you expect me to welcome this, why?
“You keep acting like you’re better than everyone else as if everything you say is for my sake. Let’s be blunt, what does my relationship have to do with you?”
Lisa was irked with humiliation. “I’d ignore women so easily deceived such as you had it not been for the fact that Ben likes you!”
“Then please ignore me.” Wendy took Jasper’s hand and spoke, “Let’s go, Jasp. There’s no point in talking to ignorant people like this.”
“Hold on.”
Ben called out after the two who were turning to leave.
Looking at Jasper calmly, Ben spoke, “Do you have the guts to take up my challenge for a fair fight? I won’t hold my familial background over you, but I will make Wendy change her mind and choose me within three months.”
Lisa scoffed. “You don’t need a woman who won’t admit to her mistake until it’s too late, Benny. What fair fight? As if he’s worthy of it.”
“Enough, Lisa. I know what I’m doing,” Ben spoke calmly.
Ben then turned to look at Jasper arrogantly and sneered, “Do you dare?”
Jasper laughed and replied, “A fair fight?”
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He waved his and Wendy’s interlocked hands before Ben as he spoke, “Wendy isn’t a piece of property. She’s not something anyone can just buy over just because they’re willing to propose a higher price. Plus, why would I need to take up a fair fight with you when I’ve already won?”
Jasper then pulled Wendy away. She had wanted to leave long ago.
A pair of cold eyes watched the duo leave, and Ben flushed in humiliation and fury. His molars ground together as he shouted, “You’re just too much of a chicken, Jasper! Admit it!
“You’d take on my challenge if you were a man!”
Jasper did not even look back as two words drifted over to them, “F*cking stupid.”
“You’re just afraid! You just don’t have the guts to take me on!” Ben clenched his teeth and roared.
Jasper did not even reply this time and walked farther away.
Lisa saw the irritation on Ben’s face and consoled him, saying, “Don’t waste your time getting angry at people like them, Benny. From what I see, Wendy’s just a stupid girl. She’s not worth your effort.”
Ben harrumphed, but there was indignance in his cold eyes when he spoke, “The more unattainable she is, the more I want her! I’m Ben Hull. Since when has anyone dared to humiliate me like this?!”
Lisa gave it some thought and spoke, “The banquet is in two days, Benny. We could contact a few friends then so that you can show off how capable you are in front of Wendy. Even if Jasper’s there, what can a useless nobody do?”
Ben nodded in agreement and scoffed. “People with contacts and ability will always rise above in a society like this. He’s dead wrong if he thinks bluffing will get him anywhere. We’ll wait these two days out!
“We’ll leave the matter be if Jasper doesn’t show up. We just need Wendy to understand that I’m the only one who’s a proper match for her. But if he does come, hmph! I’ll make him pay for trying to force himself into this circle he doesn’t belong in!”
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Swallow Capital was known for its roasted duck.
Wendy was not a fan of French cuisine, nor did she like dishes that included a lot of deep-frying. As such, the renowned restaurant offering roasted duck became the best choice for the two’s dinner date.
“Don’t you find it weird? Coming to this renowned shop for roasted duck and a bowl of noodles instead of going to a romantic or grand restaurant? I’m on a date with my girlfriend here.” Jasper chuckled.
Wendy merely pursed her lips and scoffed lightly. “But I like these dishes. What’s so good about French or other high-class restaurants anyway? A simple dish of vegetables here boosts my appetite way more.”
“That’s fair,” Jasper agreed.
Many customers were walking about as the two ate, most of whom were from foreign lands. There were quite a few TVs in the shop as well.
Be it the tourists or the news on the television, everyone was talking about the same thing.
Mainly, the celebratory banquet for gaining the right to host the Olympics. It was in a few days.
Under the vicious publicity of its citizens and government, the fact that Swallow Capital had been approved to host the Olympics had now turned into big news even within the country. In extension, its specially prepared celebratory banquet had also become an opportunity to show the world the country’s prestige and might before the Olympics began.
“They’re all talking about the banquet you’re hosting,” Wendy whispered.
Jasper smiled. “Yeah. What a capable boyfriend you have, am I right?”
Wendy’s beautiful eyes shone as she glared at him. “Is everything prepared? This is something big. Be careful of any potential blunders, okay?”
Jasper chuckled. “Don’t worry. I’ll surprise everyone.”
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As expected, the celebratory banquet for gaining the right to host the Olympics had become a large event involving the entire country.
Entertainment, for citizens right now, was a far cry from the diverse options that would appear in the future. All they had were a few ways to have fun here and there.
The nightlife was mainly dancing at the disco or eating and drinking beer by barbeque stalls. Some larger cities might have karaoke rooms and people would drop by to sing a few songs.
That was all.
Thus, the moment news of the banquet was released, it instantly became a household topic within the country considering its link to the approval to host the Olympics.
Its influence could be considered second to only the annual New Year’s Eve countdown on national television.
Still, the countdown was annual, but there was only ever this one celebratory banquet for having gained the right to host the Olympics.
It made the banquet much more special.
The following day, Jasper and Henry arrived at the airport together.
All the guests from Harbor City would be arriving at Swallow Capital today, so Jasper definitely had to pick them up.
However, Jasper was not the focus when he arrived at the airport.
Considering all four rich families would be arriving together, including a formidable senior like Old Master Law, Swallow Capital immediately resolved to give the highest standard of welcome once they got wind of it.
Disregarding the rest of the welcoming team, the mere fact that both Swallow Capital’s mayor and deputy mayor were present meant that Jasper had to stand aside.
However, no one present was taking him lightly either. After all, the higher-ups were well aware that Harbor City’s four major families and its top rich businessmen were here not for them but for Jasper.
Jasper had done something in Harbor City, and it was hardly a secret to the higher-ups.
As such, Jasper’s arrival was also met with the mayor and his deputy’s enthusiastic greetings.
As Old Master Law’s grandson, Henry naturally joined in the conversations with a few of the big shots there.
“Jesus, just look at how enthusiastic they are with you. I’d say they all look like they want to lock you up in a little cage.”
Henry spoke enviously when the two returned.
Jasper did not know whether to laugh or to cry. “What does locking me in a cage have anything to do with them being enthusiastic?”
“They’ll lock you up so you’d work with them, of course! They’ve realized your capabilities and your influence,” Henry explained.
Jasper smiled, but there was no shift in his expression when he replied, “They’re here because it’s your grandfather they’re welcoming. There’s no way I’d be able to speak to such big shots if I was on my own.”
Henry looked at Jasper’s calm expression and grinned. “Sometimes I really wonder if you’re a wise old man who has reincarnated into our timeline. We’re both youths, so how are you so outstanding, hmm?”
Henry would never have expected that a mere joke of his was actually the truth. Sure, Jasper was physically in his 20s, but his soul was of a wise old man who had experienced more than half a lifetime of events.
Less than ten minutes later, the special plane landed on the tarmac. Jasper and Henry followed behind the two major figures and were followed by the welcoming group.
With Old Master Law in front, the other heads of the four major families walked down the staircase. Swallow Capital’s two mayors stepped up to welcome them, enthusiastically greeting Old Master Law.
Despite this being the first time everyone was meeting each other, the older generation seemed to have a tacit understanding to all act like old friends and began to chat about.
Old Master Law excused himself and walked over to Jasper, patting his shoulder in an extremely familiar way. “We meet again, Jasper.”
Jasper greeted him politely. “I’m thrilled to see you still as bright and lively as the last time we met, Old Master.”
The old master chuckled aloud. “It’s still too early for me to rest when I see the citizens living better lives and our nation’s strength and influence growing each day.”
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Among the four families, the Laws were the most special and with the highest status in the Mainland.
He was no longer a mere businessman. In terms of status, his might be in an even higher position than both of Swallow Capital’s mayors.
Regardless of whether his status was above or below the mayors’, it was destined for his every action to be under public scrutiny.
Not only were the two Swallow Capital mayors confused seeing how close Old Master Law and Jasper were, but even the other three families out of the major four seemed intrigued at the sight.
Then, Spencer and Joe came over to greet Jasper.
Followed lastly by Wallace Langdon who he had never met before.
The stern and meticulous old man was followed closely by his son Kennedy. Now Kennedy, Jasper was acquainted.
“You’re quite the outstanding young man,” Wallace smiled and praised.
“Thank you, Mr. Langdon, but there’s still a lot I have to learn from all of you.” Jasper was still very attentive and detailed when it came to greeting people. His words were smooth in a way that made him seem much older than the 20-something-year-old he was.
Wallace chuckled. “Harbor City really is too small, especially in the past two years. I don’t like how heavy and dead the air is. I’m glad there are youths like you to liven it up. We’ve got to let them know that there’ll always be someone better.
“I’ve also realized that the Mainland seems to be flourishing much more than we thought, considering how it managed to produce such promising youth like you. I’m certain that the Mainland market will be in for a great future.
“You should come in contact with more Mainlanders these days, Kennedy. Don’t simply believe that the Mainland is behind us. Know that your roots and our ancestors were all from the Mainland. Not to mention the Mainland has a boundless future, and it’ll only be a short amount of time before it surpasses Harbor City.
“With such a big market here, we can follow the Laws’ footsteps and start investing in the Mainland as well.”
Kennedy replied courteously, “Yes, Father.”
Wallace’s words had easily brightened up the two mayors’ moods. The four families’ approval of the Mainland was in extension approval to them as well.
It would be beneficial to the country and its citizens if they managed to use this opportunity and persuade Harbor City’s four families and other important businessmen to invest in the Mainland.
With that being said, Swallow Capital’s two major figures found themselves more fond of Jasper. They thought this young man was very capable, and under their nurturing, could turn out into a great asset.
Following the four major families were renowned rich men of Harbor City.
Among them was Bob Lancaster, the Smith brothers, Tenson Davis, and other names that he knew from his past life.
He had seen some of them before, but there were also those he never had the fortune of meeting.
Still, everyone was polite with one another.
After all, this was a situation where even true enemies had to force a smile at each other, or they would only be seen as unreasonable.
Not to mention that Harbor City did, in a way, owe Jasper, so even the Smith brothers who were a competing rival in the media and entertainment industry were very polite with Jasper. After a long conversation, they exchanged contact information.
After the short welcoming ceremony, everyone proceeded to get into their own specified cars before heading to the hotel.
Arriving at the hotel, Jasper then spoke with Old Master Law again. However, the old master was far from young and the long flight had taken a toll on him. Plus, he also had other important people to meet that afternoon.
As such, Jasper did not overstay his welcome and excused himself after a short chat.
Zachary was the one who sent Jasper out the door.
“How’s the preparation for the banquet going? It’s starting tomorrow, isn’t it? Is there anything I can help with?” Zachary asked.
Jasper smiled. “Everything’s prepared. I don’t think there’ll be any issues.”
Zachary nodded and smiled, looking pleased. “That’s great, then. We’ll talk more after the banquet is over. This is a grand event, so do your best and make sure it’s perfect!”
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The celebratory banquet for the right to host the Olympics was held the next day.
At this moment, Honeycomb Stadium still did not exist in Swallow Capital. As such, the place with the biggest stage would be Workers’ Stadium. The renovation for Workers’ Stadium was stopped temporarily for an entire month because of this. After an intense round of preparation, they finally completed the entire layout for the renovation.
The event would be broadcasted live by CTV and 18 satellite channels at the same time. A lot of media personnel from within the country and overseas would arrive at the scene to carry out interviews and reports.
Swallow Capital would dispatch professionals to oversee the security and safety of the event.
Twilight shrouded this ancient city. There were blue and red lights shining everywhere, coupled with the flashes from the cameras of various journalists.
Workers’ Stadium was filled with people. More than 10,000 spectators came here on account of its reputation, and they were making the stadium impenetrable.
After everything was ready, at 6 p.m., all of the esteemed guests with invitation cards arrived one after another.
On the two sides of the red carpet were numerous passionate citizens and journalists who were snapping photos furiously. All of the esteemed guests with invitation cards felt like celebrities. They walked with their heads high and chests puffed along the red carpet amidst the thunderous cheers. They felt that the life on top was so ordinary.
“What a huge scene.” After getting out of the car, Lisa mumbled to herself and looked at the scene in front of her with a shocked expression as she walked across the red carpet.
At this moment, the people next to her were her father and uncle. Ben was next to her as well.
“This host is pretty great.” Lisa’s father, Norman Gardner, experienced the same shock as he said that.
“Remember guys, just look and listen but don’t speak. This is not our house where we can run amok.”
Ben’s father, Ian Hull, said solemnly.
“Got it.” Ben nodded carefully. Suddenly, he pointed at a group of people in front of him and said, “Dad, Uncle, isn’t that the president of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce? Should we go and say hi?”
Ian and Norman looked at each other. They went over and started exchanging conventional greetings at the same time.
Behind them, Ben asked Lisa, “Where’s Mr. Turner? I don’t see him anywhere.”
“Mr. Turner and the rest went in earlier. I’ll go find him directly later,” Lisa said softly.
Ben let out a sigh of relief. He mumbled, “Someone who can host an event like this is the true big shot. His background and power are so exceptional.”
When Lisa was about to say something, she suddenly saw a familiar figure from the corners of her eyes. She grabbed Ben quickly and said, “Benny, look. Isn’t that Jasper? Wendy’s boyfriend?”
Ben looked over immediately after he heard that. Indeed, he spotted Jasper who was speaking to Henry.
A smirk appeared on his face. After telling Ian and Norman, he grabbed Lisa to walk over to him.
At this moment, Henry was complaining to Jasper with reluctance on his face. He was the young master of the Law family, so it need not be said how big of his influence was. However, with his personality, he did not even want to interact with those big shots. He also resented these kinds of solicitous inquiries about someone’s well-being to pander to someone.
“My brother, I really don’t want to be at my father’s side. There are big shots all over the place and I don’t even dare to breathe too loud, so how will I ever have the chance to speak? Why can’t I stay with you?”
“You have to go even if you don’t want to. You’re in your 20s. Are you going to stay a child forever?” Jasper said insipidly.
“You’ll get used to these kinds of events sooner or later. If you really can’t, get Anna to go. I wonder who you’re going to cry to when Anna is the one who gets all of the family’s property in the future.”
After Henry heard that, he chuckled while shifting his eyes. “That works too. I’ll be more than happy if you can get Anna to promise me enough pocket money every year.”
After Jasper heard that, he looked at Henry and said seriously, “You’re able to become a fully grown man because your father is reluctant to beat you to death. The love of a father is so amazing.”
Henry’s face fell. When he was about to say something, he heard a voice from behind him.
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“Oh, Wendy seriously got you an invitation card? And you have the guts to show up?”
Ben brought Lisa along. The two of them attended this banquet dressed in their fanciest attire and were looking at Jasper with contempt and disdain. Ben mocked, “I didn’t expect you to be so ballsy!”
Lisa covered her face and giggled. She said, “You’re even donning a suit. How ugly. Indeed, any low-ranking person would look like an insurance agent after wearing a suit. Did Wendy buy these clothes for you as well?”
The suit Jasper was wearing right now was the one Anna designed herself back then. Jasper had worn this back in Harbor City and this was the second time he wore it.
Young Master Law was already feeling pissed. When he heard the two of them saying Jasper’s clothes were ugly, a fire of rage immediately surged in his heart.
“Where did these two idiots come from? Don’t you have the ability to make discerning judgments? Can’t you see that I’m speaking to this man? F*ck off!”
Ben and Lisa were stumped for words after they were yelled at.
Ben looked at Henry with malevolence on his face. When he saw that Henry had an extraordinary temperament and a flamboyant, bossy aura, he knew this was not something that an ordinary person would have.
As such, he suppressed his displeasure and grunted. “Who are you? I don’t think I know you. Aren’t you going a little over the top for screaming at me for no reason?”
“And you’re not over the top for speaking like that, you bellend?”
Henry was thrilled. These two were obviously mocking Jasper just now with the way they spoke. As such, Henry smirked and said, “I want to scream at you, so I will. When I want to beat you up, I’ll directly put a sack over your head and throw you into the sea to feed the fish. Who do you think you are? Is it even your turn to spew bullsh*t in front of me?”
Ben’s face was flushed white.
He had never seen someone so arrogant before!
Henry immediately yelled at him after a disagreement and even said such horrendous things.
In the face of Henry’s arrogance, Ben thought his temper was considerably kinder and more virtuous in comparison.
When he was about to say something, Lisa said, “Benny, let’s not stoop down to his level. Just think about it, how good can a low-level person like Jasper be? One is of low worth and one doesn’t even have inner quality. Aren’t these two the perfect match?”
While she said that, Lisa smiled and said arrogantly, “We’re people on the high-level. These poor people only know how to yell at others, but they’ll never be able to get to the level where we’re at.”
Jasper burst out laughing after he heard that.
If they said Henry was someone from the low-level, then there would not be a lot of high-level people here at the scene currently.
This time, Henry was truly amused. Rather, he was so angry he was amused.
Henry lifted his finger and pointed at his nose. He looked at Lisa and said, “I’ve been living in this world for so long and this is the first time I’m being called a low-level person with no inner quality.
“B*tch, I’m giving you three seconds to tell me what your father works as, what kind of company the richest elder in your family has, and who do you have in your family.”
Lisa’s expression went cold. She scoffed and said, “Why? Are you going to compare your family background with mine? Do you even think you’re worthy?”
“Compare with you? Are you worthy?” Henry pointed at Lisa’s face and yelled, “You have a pretty face but you have such an exaggerated opinion of your own ability.”
After he said that, Henry turned his head to look at Ben. He said frigidly, “And you, how about I castrate you and have you undergo a sex change?”
Ben and Lisa sucked in deep breaths. Their eyes turned red from anger.
“Damn it, what did you say?” Ben growled immediately.
“I said, I’m going to have you undergo a sex change! Then, I’ll sell the woman next to you to a remote jungle somewhere! Do you understand?” Henry smirked. He had been feeling miserable earlier, but suddenly, these two wretched-looking tramps appeared and started acting like fools in front of them. If he was not going to teach them a lesson, who would?
Life at the Top Chapter 390
Ben and Lisa were so mad they were shaking.
They never had someone attacking them so wildly before in their entire lives.
Henry’s top-notch arrogance and overbearingness that exuded from his body as a hedonistic son of rich parents managed to subdue them.
However, Ben was not able to endure this extraordinary shame and humiliation.
Ben looked straight at Henry and said coldly, “Stop yapping. Do it if you have the guts! Who do you think you are? If God’s the boss then you’re his second in charge? You don’t know for sure who’s going to kill who when that happens!”
Henry narrowed his eyes and smiled evilly. He said, “Alright, try it then. I don’t know if I’m the second in charge if God’s the boss, but I’m sure I can step on your face and spit on you!
“Damn, we have a male and female dumb*sses here. If I don’t kill you today, then my surname is not Law!”
Who was Henry Law?
He was the number one hedonistic son of rich parents in the country. If he were to act like a thug, even God would tremble under his feet.
Ever since he started to understand the world, the children from rich parents who had been bullied by him were enough to form a line.
Low-ranking people like Ben and Lisa were not even qualified to make a peep if they were arranged according to seniority.
Jasper patted Henry’s shoulder when he saw that he was infuriated.
“Alright, don’t make a scene. You can do whatever you want when we go out.”
The only people in the world who could stop Henry aside from Old Master Law, Zachary, and Anna was Jasper.
There was no other reason apart from that Jasper used his own ability and power to truly make this young master surrender to him.
After Henry heard what Jasper said, he curled his lips. He used a dangerous gaze to look at Lisa and Ben before laughing eccentrically. “I’ll listen to my brother-in-law today as a show of respect. However, we’re not done yet. Just you two wait, dumb*sses!”
Ben scoffed. “Whoever chickens out is the coward!”
Lisa crossed her arms across her chest and looked arrogantly at Henry. She smirked and said, “I’ll kill you whenever I want after I say hello to Mr. Turner.”
“Mr. Turner?”
Henry scoffed. “Erik Turner? You think that fool dares to act up if you call him over in front of us? It just so happens that I’m pissed with him, so get him over if you have the balls!”
Lisa’s expression changed. When she heard Henry’s arrogant tone, she sensed that something was wrong. She asked, “Who are you?”
Jasper looked at the time and realized it was almost time. He interrupted their conversation and said to Henry, “We should go.”
Henry grinned at Lisa. “My surname is Law. Go ask around how many people among the tens of thousands here tonight have Law as their surname.”
After he said that, Henry and Jasper strutted away.
After the two of them left, Lisa turned to Ben in confusion. “Benny, he said his surname is Law, do you know him?”
However, Lisa did not get Ben’s answer after a very long while. She turned around to look at him in confusion, but what she saw was Ben’s pale face.
“Law? Could it be that he’s one of the Laws? How is that possible? The Laws are one of the four rich families in Harbor City. Why are they here?”
When Ben said this, his entire body was shaking.