Initially, Jasper had no intentions to interfere in this matter.
That was because no matter how excessive Mary was, or how much Greg was suffering due to his weaknesses, this was the couple’s domestic affairs.
As a bystander, it was hardly appropriate for him to say anything. No matter how close they were as friends, it was most taboo to intervene in the matters of other families.
Not to mention the relationship between Jasper and Greg. Although they practically grew up together, that was in the past, after all.
Although they were not as unfamiliar as strangers, they had each experienced different growth and changes. It would take some time before they could be as close as during their teenage years.
However, Mary’s words and actions, combined with Greg’s response, made Jasper unable to bear it any longer.
Regardless of anything else, just because he was suspecting that Mary Wellington was involved with the matter of his shipyard, made Jasper determined to get to the bottom of this.
As soon as Jasper spoke, Mary immediately gave him a sideways glance.
“Who are you? What gives you the right to speak here?” Mary sneered.
“I’m Greg’s best friend. We’re sitting here drinking and talking, but you started yelling the minute you stepped in. Have you never been properly educated since you were young?” Jasper responded.
Mary was furious and screamed, “Are you saying that I’m uneducated?!”
“It shows in your actions. Do I need to say it out loud? Or don’t you realize it at all?”
Hearing Jasper’s words, Mary was so angry that she could only say ‘well’ three times in a row.
She continued, “As expected of this lowlife you call your friend. Greg Costa, just look at the attitude of your friend. By hanging out with such a person, what else do you hope to achieve?
“Are the clothes he’s wearing even worth more than 200 bucks? You can only find a little comfort in such poor people at the bottom of society, right?”
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