Life at The Top novel Chapter 619

What were trust fund babies?

Henry was the epitome of one.

‘Work for me, and I will reward you.

‘Yet the moment you’re unable to do your part well, I’ll screw you over.’

While it may sound like a simple piece of logic, it was in truth filled with bossiness and arrogance.

They did not fear revenge. In fact, revenge was welcome. ‘Go ahead. Let’s fight, shall we? Let’s compete to see who has the more formidable parent.’

There was no way Colin could compete with Henry’s parents, so after a moment of pondering, he smiled bitterly and replied, “Mr. Law, what else can I do but listen when you’ve already made it so clear?”

Henry’s expression finally brightened as he laughed out loud. “There we go. Here, come, Mr. Walter, let’s have a drink. As for tonight, don’t be in such a rush to return, okay? Let me make preparations.”

Colin immediately raised his glass and replied, “Next time, Mr. Law. I’ll treat you next time. The issue now is to make a stand, isn’t it? So I’ve got to go back and make preparations in advance. I’m not the only employee in the office, after all.”

Henry was very understanding and nodded. “Sure. I like your attitude toward work, Mr. Walter.”

After eating their fill, Jasper and Henry sent Colin off.

“Mr. Laine, Mr. Law, there’s no need to send me off any farther. I’ll be getting into the car now,” Colin told the two.

Jasper smiled and reached out to shake Colin’s hand. “There’s something else I would like to discuss with you, Mr. Walter.”

After the dinner, Colin could tell that Jasper was someone whom Henry held in extremely high regard.

Even if it was not the case, Jasper was not someone he could afford to offend considering the former’s prestige in Southeast Province.

Thus, Colin replied courteously, “Do tell, Mr. Laine. I’m listening.”

“It’s for your sake as well, Mr. Walter,” Jasper smiled and spoke, “If I’m right, Conrad must’ve been contacting you over the past few days, right?”

Colin smiled bitterly.

To be frank, Colin would undoubtedly choose Conrad if it were a choice between him and Jasper. It was Henry’s existence and his hold over his only daughter’s family that he had to concede.

“Indeed. But don’t worry, Mr. Laine. I definitely won’t contact him in the future anymore,” Colin promised.

Jasper shook his head instead and replied meaningfully, “Actually, what I wanted to say was please feel free to agree to whatever requests Conrad asks of you, Mr. Walter.”

“The Monty family is very prominent in Southeast Province and I fear for your position should you end up offending him.”

Hearing Jasper, Colin was stunned.

Honestly speaking, if possible, Colin was very much open to the idea of not taking the dangerous role of being the mining company’s general manager. Being a simple chief in some other company was a much better option.

However, Jasper’s words swarmed Colin with a feeling he had never once felt in more than half his life of working in the system.

“What do you mean, Mr. Laine?” Colin asked dumbfoundedly.

Jasper smiled. “You’re a smart man, Mr. Colin. I’m sure you understand what I’m trying to say. Two days, at most. Two more days and all of this will be over. I promise to return the favor once all of this is over, Mr. Walter.”