Dickson knew about John Jackson. After all, his company’s loan was under Commercial Bank. There were a few occasions when he wanted to get to know this powerful president, but John never spared him any dignity. He did not even have a chance to enter his office.
However, currently looking at John’s action of trying to get on the other party’s good terms made the corners of Dickson’s mouth twitch. He found that behavior and expression rather familiar. That was the lowly expression he made when facing John.
“Mr. Jackson.”
Jasper was astonished as well to meet John here and shook his hand with a smile.
“Mr. Laine, you’re here to buy houses?” John asked.
Jasper nodded and looked at the crowd, saying in a way that seemed calm, “That’s right! Initially, I thought of having a look at the houses and if there’s a suitable one, I’d buy. But the service here has let me down. Just because of two people, they want to chase me out. So, here I am, about to leave this place.”
His comment may have sounded calm, but in fact, there was a dark side to it.
The manager of the real estate company had nearly gotten down on his knees and acknowledged John as his father just to get the loan. As for Dickson, he did not even have the chance to get to know John.
Meanwhile, John was acting respectfully and cautiously before Jasper.
From this obvious scenario, it was evident who was more superior.
Manager Jones of the real estate company was a reasonable man. Seeing that John was about to get infuriated, he immediately dropped to his knees before Jasper with his heart pumping hard. He bent down and bowed in apology. Every gesture was accomplished in a split second.
“Mr. Laine, it’s really our fault for not providing proper hospitality. I’ll fire all these saleswomen. Besides, from now onward, I’ll personally provide my service to you. I’ll give you the best discount and promotion to show you our sincere apology.”
‘He’s a splendid person.’
Jasper looked at him with a smile, but obviously, Manager Jones misunderstood him. After thinking a while, he turned around and roared at Dickson and Janice. “The sales department is serving an honorable client. We’ll be closed for the time being. You two, please make a move!”
‘Yeah, he’s indeed a brilliant person!’
This time, even Wendy thought so as well.
Dickson and Janice finally experienced what utter awkwardness felt like.
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