“I… I didn’t think it would turn out like this either. What do we do now?”
Scott was truly terrified now.
“Your grandfather is talking to him in person now. Let’s see how it goes first. If he’s willing to compromise, then the Covington family is willing to share some of our profits. But if he truly wants to fight us to the end, then the Covington family will not surrender so easily either!”
In the tea room downstairs.
“Drink some tea whenever you’re free, young man. Tea clears the mind and soothes the soul, there’s no need for so much anger all the time.”
Gerald passed Jasper a cup of tea.
“People are all driven by interests. There’s no need to go to such extreme lengths.”
Jasper took the cup of tea and had a small sip before he replied calmly, “Mr. Covington, I never intended to oppress people with my power. Most of the time, my actions are merely a form of self defense when I’m forced to fight back. The same goes for this particular incident.”
Gerald’s eyebrow twitched and he said solemnly, “Scott’s been spoiled rotten. But isn’t a small lesson enough when a child’s made a mistake? There’s no need to strain our relationship.”
Jasper smiled and replied, “Mr. Covington, what if I was a poor man, then? Or perhaps only had a few million Somer Dollars worth of assets. Would I still get the chance to drink tea with you here after Scott threatens me?”
Gerald’s smile slowly disappeared and he said, “You’re just making excuses.”
Jasper replied calmly, “Excuse or explanation, the situation’s already occurred. The Covington family invited me today and I agreed to come. So, let’s get straight to the point.”
“Alright.”
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