Life at The Top novel Chapter 2024

“Mr. Chairman, it might take some time before I can bring Jasper down.”

At this moment, Soros was in a call with a solemn expression on his face.

“No need. There’s been a change of plans. Take out all the funds from Somerland’s stock market. Soros, you have already completed your mission. As for Jasper… He will get what he deserves.”

Soros stood in place, indignant as he listened to the other person talk before hanging up the phone. Still, there was nothing he could do but sigh. He was just an employee, and it was his duty to follow orders like a piece of chess on the board.

Thus, he dialed the number that his heart deeply disliked.

The call went through and Soros began to talk in a raspy voice, “You didn’t win, Jasper, nor did we lose. But I have to admit, that I myself had lost to you.”

Jasper did not react to this statement. He knew that Soros would not call him out of the blue just to admit defeat. The true importance of the call was what came next.

“This fight ends here. You’re a smart man, I’m sure you can find out the reasoning behind it. That’s all I wanted to say, Mr. Laine. I’m tired, I’m going to get a nice sleep.”

Soros did not wait for Jasper to respond and immediately ended the call after he said what he wanted. He did not want to hear Jasper’s victorious tone, nor be reminded of Jasper’s face that he detested immensely.

Jasper remained rooted in place for a long while after the “beep” that signified the end of the call.

“Hey, Jasper, what happened? Don’t you dare let anything affect you right now!”

Realizing that Jasper was frozen in place, Lord Alvarado approached the former to pat his shoulder and ask carefully.

Jasper snapped back to reality and took in the concerned expressions on the faces of the people in the hall. Then he said with a smile, “ It’s over…”

“What’s over? Did the United States admit defeat?” Lord Alvarado exclaimed in shock. He had long forgotten his status as acted like a curious elementary school boy.

“It’s not a complete win, but we definitely didn’t lose!” Jasper said, “The call was more of an armistice. With both sides each taking a step back, this ‘war’ comes to an end!”

“Wonderful! That’s f*cking wonderful!”

“We can finally relax after fighting so stressfully these days!”

“I’ve long had enough of those westerners, and now we’ve finally won! I’ve never seen those westerners bow down to anyone before, but now they’ve retreated in the face of Somerland’s advance! Hahahahaha..!” Lord Alvarado laughed unrestrainedly, the accumulated resentment in his chest finally dissipating.

“Haha, finally, finally! None of you are getting out of the celebratory dinner tonight!

“I’m going to eat some good meat to celebrate this!” Lord Alvarado said generously.

Everyone else was also elated and thunderous roars sounded from outside.

Followed by the sound of applause.