A middle aged woman walked over as the two conversed.
The woman was dressed poorly and her complexion was dull. Seated on the pew, she murmured her prayers.
Jasper and Conrad were a short distance away from her, so they both heard how she prayed for her family member’s health.
After the middle aged woman left, Conrad said, “Only when people need help do they come and pray. Does anyone ever remember to light a candle for God when they’re without misery? People who come here are all suffering.”
“From your words, it sounds like you’re suffering from something too, Conrad,” Jasper said with a calm smile.
Conrad chuckled and replied, “The lower class worry if they can afford the next meal while the upper class worry if their interests will be affected by competition. Who can truly claim that they’re living carefreely?”
After praying, Jasper got up from the pew and said, “Looks like it isn’t easy colluding with Fabian.”
Conrad followed Jasper to stand as well and replied, “Looks like you already know this, Jasper.”
“Go ahead and tell me, then. Why did you look for me today?” Jasper asked calmly.
Conrad turned around to look at Jasper and said, “For a partnership.”
After speaking, Conrad took in Jasper’s unfazed expression and smiled before explaining, “A partnership between you and me.”
Only then did Jasper’s expression change slightly.
The first thing Jasper did when Conrad brought up a partnership was wonder if this was another trap set by Fabian.
However, now that Conrad clarified that this was a partnership between them, implying that this had nothing to do with Fabian, Jasper found the matter worth pondering over.
“Do tell,” Jasper said with a crescent eyed smile.
Conrad did not withhold any information and said frankly, “Fabian predicted that you would begin to take revenge and attack Prince. If Prince doesn’t request help from his family, then he’s no match for you.”
“So in addition to helping him plan, I also provided a sum of funds as financial support when he most needed it.”
With Conrad’s explanation, the source of Prince’s funds was explained.
Conrad or Fabian was the one who lent Prince at least 500 million.
Jasper arched his brow slightly and replied, “So I’ve seen.”
Conrad chuckled and continued, “I told Fabian that Prince rejected his funds.”
Jasper’s expression immediately changed.
“When in truth, Prince has already taken 1 billion worth of funds.”
Jasper looked at Conrad and asked, “Those funds were yours?”
Conrad laughed out loud, the smile on his face freezing. “This is why I sought you out to become my partner.”
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