For a split second, Jasper saw a clear flash of excitement flash through Tiffany’s eyes only for them to dim immediately after.
She tilted her head down slightly and shook it, but she did not say anything.
“Think about it. If you want to study, then I can send you to university. Your choice of national universities.
“I have methods to get you in, and I’ll pay for your tuition and life there. Don’t worry about your brother, I’ll have someone pay for his education as well. I’ll also send someone over to take care of him.
“Treat it as me lending you money. You can pay me back by working for me after graduation,” Jasper spoke gently.
Tiffany replied softly, “Thank you, Mr. Laine.”
“Call me Jasper,” Jasper walked to the kitchen, “Is there anything to eat?”
“Right, Big Sis Schuler had me make a bowl of porridge for you. It’s still hot, so let me take it out for you.”
“Thank you, that’s exactly what I wanted to eat. Yo, you’ve got my favorite brand of pickles too.”
“Big Sis Schuler specified it. She said you’d throw a tantrum if it was any other brand.”
“Don’t listen to her, I’m not that particular.”
…
In the Presidential Office of Softwin’s Somerland Branch, while Jasper chatted with Tiffany over porridge.
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