Life at The Top novel Chapter 986

Jasper had just arrived at his office and sat down on his chair when Malcolm rushed in.

“Why’re you so nervous, Malcolm?” Jasper looked up at Malcolm curiously.

Malcolm sat down in front of Jasper and frowned. The man seemed rather tense.

“I received a call from Softwin ten minutes before you arrived,” Malcolm spoke.

“Softwin? Sunrise Land called?” Jasper chuckled.

Softwin’s reaction was far beyond what he had expected. He thought he would have to wait at least a few more days before they found out.

He had not expected Softwin to call this afternoon, right after his conversation with Wayne and Jose late the previous night.

Without having to even think about it, Jasper knew that Wayne had taken the initiative to inform Softwin.

This was a reasonable move.

If a businessman did not understand the concept of selling to the highest bidder, then they might as well give up on doing business.

Jasper wanted Softwin out of the equation, but there was no way Softwin would give up on Abbylon after their 20 million US Dollar investment. Their conflict was fate, and it was only a matter of time before he had to fight Softwin.

“No, it was a call from their Somerland branch’s presidential office. Their president’s name is Echo Welch, a capable young man that assumed the position in his thirties. He’s not going to be an easy opponent,” Malcolm spoke.

“What did he say?” Jasper asked.

“He wants you to make your way to Waterhoof City as fast as you can as he says he wants to meet you.”

Jasper looked up at Malcolm and pointed at his own nose as he spoke, “Who do I look like? Can any Tom, Dick, or Harry just order me around?”

Malcolm asked, “So you’re not going?”

Jasper chuckled and leaned back against his chair. “We can meet, but he’s going to have to come to Nauritus City. He can keep dreaming he if thinks I’ll run all over to meet him in Waterhoof City just because he called.”

Malcolm replied rather awkwardly, “I think we should avoid clashing with Softwin right now. Or at least, try to leave both of us room to retreat. It won’t be advantageous to us if our relationship with them becomes too strained.”

“Malcolm, you think that because we’re no match for Softwin now, we should opt to give in to their demands on many things, yes?” Jasper asked.

Malcolm nodded. “I stand by my decision.”

“You’re right. Technically speaking, your idea is completely sound. But you have to understand that when it comes to business, only the weak give in.

“The rules of business are like the laws of the jungle. When two leopards have their eyes on the same slab of meat, one of them will surrender because they’re weaker. In the end, that weak leopard ends up starving while the other gets to eat its fill and grow stronger.

“With that, the starving leopard will have no other choice but to surrender again the next time.

“The small difference in both parties’ strength will only continue to grow with each surrender until that strong leopard bites and kills the other once it runs out of compromises.”

Malcolm shrugged. “I suppose this is the difference between professional managers and entrepreneurs.