Life at The Top novel Chapter 581

Darrel did not sit, opting to stand and speak to Jasper instead. “Jasper, did the Southface River construction site catch fire?”

There was no way such a grave incident could be covered up.

While it was still New Year’s holiday, it was not an excuse for the media not to report such a large incident.

The news of the fire at the Southface River construction site was being heavily discussed in the entire Southeast Province.

It had become the first large incident in the year 2001.

“Indeed. There was no way we could’ve foreseen such an accident,” Jasper replied calmly.

Darrel’s expression was conflicted as he spoke softly, “Jasper, this fire… You lost quite a lot because of it, haven’t you?”

“Not too much, just 100 million.” Jasper’s tone was casual as if he was talking about 100 bucks instead.

“Why? You sound very concerned about this incident.”

Jasper’s words made Darrel shudder. The latter looked up at Jasper with a deep gaze, and his knees suddenly bent forward as he kneeled on the ground. With a sob, he apologized, “I’m sorry, Jasper! Please forgive me!”

Narrowing his eyes, Jasper did not move. He did not even help the other up as he stared at Darrel kneeling before him. Jasper merely spoke calmly, “What did you do that requires my forgiveness?”

As though he had made the biggest decision, Darrel clenched his jaw and replied, “I was the one who set the fire!”

Jasper did not reply and merely stared at Darrel.

Under Jasper’s gaze, Darrel felt as if the oxygen around him was getting sucked and he was no longer able to breathe freely.

After some time, when Darrel’s forehead was filled with beads of sweat and he felt like he was about to suffocate, Jasper finally broke the silence.