As an entry level agent, there was no way Ulric would recognize Jasper.
As the vice president of the Waterhoof City branch, Horace should have been able to recognize Jasper.
However, since Jasper did not involve himself in most of the company’s daily operations after he acquired Easy Media, Jasper only knew what Ted reported to him. High-level employees consisting of general managers of the headquarters’ many huge departments only occasionally saw Jasper during video conferences.
A vice president of a branch like Horace was not high-ranking enough to know who Jasper was.
Truman was the only one here who was different.
As the general manager of the Inspection Department, Truman was not qualified to be a part of the core decision making team. However, the man had seen Jasper before during a few huge video conferences. Truman felt an impending headache when he saw Jasper.
He did not expect to meet his superior for first time under such circumstances.
Before Truman had the chance to think further, he pushed away all nonsensical thoughts in his mind and leaned forward. With a flattering smile, he jogged into the shop and straight to Jasper.
Ulric’s hand froze mid air as he had pulled out a packet of CW, initially having planned to acquaint himself with Truman through a smoke.
Even Horace was stunned.
The two cousins exchanged a look in utter confusion.
By then, Truman had already reached Jasper.
“Mr. Laine. Why are you here, Mr. Laine? Why didn’t you tell us you were visiting in advance?”
Ulric felt extremely familiar with the act of absolute humility Truman had shown Jasper, as if it he himself had experienced it just moments ago.
However, Ulric’s object of flattery was Truman, while Truman was trying to win over that little brat!
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