Life at The Top novel Chapter 1050

Lisa pushed the door open, and before she could enter the room, she choked and sputtered due to the overwhelming cloud of smoke.

“Why’re you smoking so much, Dad?”

Lisa had changed greatly from how she used to be in the past.

Donning a long-sleeved top and long pants, her short ear-length hair made her look smart.

Coupled with the glint of resentment and hatred in her eyes, the woman sent shivers down people’s spines.

“Can you contact anyone from the construction site?” Norman asked instead of replying.

“No.”

Lisa shook her head and opened the study windows to let fresh air into the room. She sighed. “Dad, we should be thinking of how to deal with at this stage. There’s no point in locking yourself in the study to smoke.”

“What solution could there be?”

The corner of Norman’s lips twitched. “Jasper’s already arrived at Waterhoof City. He’s definitely found out what we’ve done, and considering his temper, there’s no way he’d let us go.”

“We did this with the idea to fight to the death, didn’t we?” Lisa spoke firmly.

“What was Old Master Hurlbutt’s game by assigning Jasper as the vice president? He’s obviously trying to take your power away!

“Old Master Hurlbutt was also really ambiguous when we and Uncle had a conflict with Jasper.

“Even though Jasper was the one who destroyed Uncle’s family, who knows if Old Master Hurlbutt had given him the green light to do so? Jasper wouldn’t be able to do anything if Old Master Hurlbutt was firm about protecting the Hull family.

“Now that uncle’s family is done for, Old Master Hurlbutt even had Jasper assume the position of Waterhoof City Branch’s Vice President.

“Instead of asking you, the president, to attend the asset forum, Old Master Hurlbutt even had Jasper go instead. He’s never even showed up once as vice president before. Old Master Hurlbutt’s obviously telling the rest of the Chamber that he doesn’t like us.

“We aren’t doing anything wrong, Dad. We’re taking revenge for Uncle Ian and protecting ourselves. Jasper would still attack us even if we didn’t do anything, so there’s no going back now. We just need to fight Jasper to the end.”

Norman’s expression was solemn as he heard Lisa speak.

“Did you tell Mr. Atticus about the situation?” Norman asked.

Lisa nodded and replied, “I did. Mr. Atticus told us not to worry and that he’ll act at the right time. He’s also prepared a lot of follow-up trouble for Jasper, so he won’t be able to save himself when the time comes.”

Norman nodded at the first bit of good news he had heard today, and a small smile graced his face. “Good, Mr. Atticus is reliable after all… I heard you went to Harbor City last week. Was it to be with Mr. Atticus?”

Lisa replied calmly, “Weren’t you the one who taught me to grab ahold of an opportunity with two hands no matter what the costs, Dad?”

“Did that Mr. Atticus promise you anything?” Norman asked attentively.

Norman flushed in excitement at the thought of being Mr. Atticus’ father-in-law. The Gardner family would soar if this happened.

Yet, Lisa immediately poured cold water on Norman’s excitement.