“You must be joking, Mr. Powers. I just woke up. I don’t even know what has happened yet.”
Jasper knew that he could not blame Mr. Powers for what had happened. He was just angry about the fact that he had almost lost his life here in Reed City.
“I’m not here just to visit you, Mr. Laine. I was given a mission.”
Mr. Powers pulled out his phone and dialed a number before turning to Jasper. “The chief wishes to speak to you.”
Jasper’s heart skipped a beat. This ‘chief’ Mr. Powers spoke of must certainly be referring to the chief of Reed City’s government.
“Could everyone else please leave the room with me?” Mr. Powers requested politely.
Seeing Jasper nod, everyone left the room with Mr. Powers, leaving Jasper and one more person in the room.
…
An hour later.
Jasper called out to Wendy and the rest who were waiting by the door.
Wendy and Henry came in together.
“What did you talk about?” Wendy asked attentively.
Jasper smiled. “Nothing much. We just reestablished the relationship between us. We also showed our hands and talked a bit about the follow-up process, just so we both get a general idea of what’s going to happen.
“No one is allowed to interfere with the investment and no one is allowed to disrupt the peace in society.
“That was what the chief of Reed City’s government meant and it’s their stance on the matter.”
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