“But none of that is important now. As for these rules you speak of, I’d like to know whose rules you’re following here? Are they yours? Or are they his?”
Jasper pointed at Sirius and then at Zayden as he spoke.
He then redirected his finger to point at his own nose. “I only follow my own rules. Meaning whoever dares to try and screw me over will have to be prepared to be screwed over by me.”
Sirius’ expression was dark when he spoke, “Stop it, Jasper. Don’t you think you’re going too far? You wouldn’t dare throw Zayden in prison.”
“Bullsh*t. Why wouldn’t I dare?” Jasper asked.
“Since he dared to get someone to light my construction site on fire, making me lose 100 million and severely injuring my workers, what’s stopping me from sending him to where he belongs?”
The space between Sirius’ eyebrows began to twitch as he scoffed. “Business conflicts should be dealt with through business means. Aren’t you afraid that doing so will prompt the people supporting Zayden to attack you?”
Jasper asked with a bright smile, “Is it possible that you, the head of the Hanks family, think that I’m on good terms with the person supporting Zayden? Or perhaps you think we’re on terms well enough to meet each other for a polite meal?”
Sirius was stunned, and his expression darkened. Staring at Jasper, he warned, “You’re too arrogant, Jasper. It isn’t your place to make the Southeast Province your territory yet.”
“I don’t care nor am I interested in making the Southeast Province my territory. But I’ll make myself clear, no one will be able to stop me from putting Zayden behind bars,” Jasper stated firmly.
Sirius was furious and roared, “What an insolent child! You’ve got no respect for anyone at all! The Southeast Province is huge, do you really think you can stand atop us all?”
At that, the room door opened to reveal Terence. The man walked out with a despondent look on his face.
His appearance had attracted the attention of Zayden, Sirius, and everyone else.
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