Life at The Top novel Chapter 14

“Haha, kiddo!”

Hugh was silent for a moment, then he laughed out loud. “Young man, it seems that you’re very arrogant!”

“Stock god or not, it’s just a title. I don’t care for it. But if someone wants to act all high and mighty because of a woman, then I can’t be bothered with it,” Jasper retorted again. The reason was simple—because Penelope was using Hugh to try and dominate him.

Others may be afraid of Hugh, but not Jasper.

The current Hugh Lewis had reached a turning point where his prosperity was bound to decline. Several of his investments would be in trouble in the second half of the year, and all of them would go bust, which would eventually lead to a break in the capital chain of Lantern Capital.

Moreover, in Jasper’s opinion, Hugh’s downfall would happen sooner or later. With such a personality, who else would die if not him?

“Young man, it’s useless to talk big. Since everyone is here and the market will open in half an hour, why don’t we make a bet? We’ll choose a stock each and see which has the bigger gain. We shall see if I’m getting old or if you’re simply too arrogant!”

Hugh looked at Jasper with a sneer, obviously angry.

“Mr. Lewis, this is…”

John stepped forward as mediator. To others, Jasper was still young and inexperienced, after all. How could he be an opponent for an old fox like Hugh Lewis?

John admired Jasper very much, and he was also a big customer of his. Whether for official or private reasons, he could not watch Jasper suffer such a big loss.

“John, shut up if you don’t want any trouble!” Hugh barked, making John back away with an ugly expression.

“Do you dare to?” Hugh looked at Jasper with scorching eyes.

“Of course.”

Jasper’s words astonished the others. Not only did he agree to the bet, but he also added to the stakes. “But I plan to add something more. You don’t mind, do you?”

“Heh, kid, don’t think you’re standing at the top of the world just because you’ve earned some money. Do you have more money than me?”

Hugh laughed.

Jasper ignored him, turned around, and said to John, “John, the ruby pendant I’m keeping in your bank, please send someone to fetch it for me. I’ll bet on that ruby pendant and I hope Mr. Lewis can match it.”

“Okay! No matter how much it is, I’ll take on the bet!” Hugh scoffed.

How much would a ruby pendant cost?

Sure enough, as expected of a poor wretch, even the stakes were so tacky.

John immediately made a call and got someone to bring the ruby pendant to Royce Villa. Penelope, who was standing next to Hugh, suddenly recalled this item.

“He bought the ruby pendant for 500,000,” Penelope said to Hugh.

Hugh was startled for a moment before bursting into laughter. “500,000? Are you kidding me? If you lack this amount, I’ll give it to you. Are you not ashamed to take it out for a bet?”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone’s expressions seemed to be holding back a smile.

Even their gazes toward Jasper were filled with mockery.

In this era, although 500,000 was not a small sum, who were the people present? 500,000 in this scenario was really not worth mentioning.

The Commercial Bank was not that far from Royce Villa, and because President Jackson had personally given the instructions, an employee soon came with the ruby pendant.