Chapter 1091-1100

Life at the Top Chapter 1091“So your target was me all along, Mr. Ball?” Jasper said calmly.Alban smiled and replied, “I’m a businessman, and I make decisions that benefit me the most I’m sure you understand, Mr. Laine.”Jasper narrowed his eyes and asked, “Then what role does Old Master Hulbutt play in all this?”Alban had finally shown his true intentions. The man’s goal was not the Haddock Chamber of Commerce but rather Jasper’s MP5 patents.Jasper refused to believe that Gale was uninvolved when the man had invited him to attend the forum as the vice president of Haddock’ 5 Chamber of Commerce’s Waterhoof City branch.Right now, it seemed more like a sinister setup against him.Jasper had no idea what dirty plan Alban and Gale had plotted outHowever, the truth now was that Gale had come up with an excuse to cooperate with Alban and corner him. Meanwhile, Alban had finally shown his true intentions and was about to make a move.Jasper had only come to this forum conference in return for an asset in the form of Gale’s favor. However, only now did he realize that the old and sly man was backstabbing him.“We’re talking about a deal between us, Mr. Laine,” Alban sneered and said, ignoring Jasper’ 5 question.“Deal between us? Is there even a deal to be made? The MP5 patent rights, was it? Sure, 1 billion US Dollars, and I’ll give it to you when you hand me the money. I can give you all my production lines and my factory area too if you want,” Jasper said calmly.Alban’s smile slowly vanished and he replied forcefully, “It would do you no good to be so temperamental, young man. Being emotional will do you no good, Mr. Laine.”“Being setup is only normal in the business world and there’s nothing wrong with getting caught. At the very least, it shows you that you’re worth being targeted. It’s truly tragic for people who aren’t even worth the effort for us to scheme against.”“So I should thank you then, for deeming me valuable?” Jasper commented calmly.Alban smiled and said, “I understand that you’re unhappy, but I have a way to calm you down.”With that, Alban waved a hand to gesture to someone behind him. That person approached with a document in hand, which he handed to Jasper immediately.Jasper calmed down and took the document to take a good look at it.He knew that this was something important if Alban was so certain it would make him surrender.As expected, Jasper frowned slightly at the contents of the first page.“This is the risk evaluation I commissioned Harbor City’s most powerful architectural office to do on the World Financial Center’s main building. We realized that according to your design, the building has a huge construction risk.“Then again, this is just an evaluation, and this is just some risk. Nothing is certain.”“The building might collapse before you’re done with construction, perhaps after it is complete, or perhaps it’ll never collapse at all. ”Alban’s soft voice sounded by Jasper’s ear.“But who knows and who cares?“I’m sure you’re very well aware, Mr. Laine, that if I release this statement today, the Waterhoof City City Government will surely call for construction of the World Financial Center to stop. Be it out of precaution, or consideration of actual risk factors.“After all, it would be great news if this huge construction was a success, but also a huge problem if anything goes wrong. Do you think they’ll let you risk it?”Jasper looked up at Alban calmly and asked, “What can this document alone prove?”Life at the Top Chapter 1092“Nothing much, but it’s enough to stall your construction for at least half a year. You’ll have to pay for to undergo new evaluations every day and those expenses alone are enough to render any real estate comp any bankrupt.“You have to know that this isn’t the only issue your real estate company is facing. I heard that an overseas investment bank is supporting many other competitors in Southeast Province to launch a comprehensive attack on JW Real Estates too.“At such a time, the tallest building in the world, the World Financial Center is JW Real Estates’ most important project. Even if you manage to continue construction half a year later, times would’ve changed. Can JW Real Estate even survive that long?”Alban had a confident smile on his face as he patted Jasper’s shoulder and said gently, “Rising up comes with a price, young man.“While the country’s market is huge, there are only so many pieces of the pie. You and your JW are rising too fast and you’re interfering with too many people’s interests. People don’t want another greedy businessman on the already saturated market.“This is only the first lesson I’m teaching you, so you understand the most important rule in the business world.“Be humble and keep a low profile when it comes to business. Being too arrogant will only result in everyone working together to get rid of you.”Jasper looked at Alban quietly and asked, “I’d like to know who this ‘everyone’ refers to, Mr. Ball.”Alban laughed out loud and said, “Is that what’s important? No. What’s important now is whether you agree to this trade or not.”Jasper’s expression was solemn.This was the biggest trap he found himself in ever since he started his business, excluding the loss he made when Harbor City and Quantum Funds had a conflict. This was also the first time he had made an error in his calculations, which was mainly because Gale’s setup had caught him off guard.Jasper was not a god, and there would always be situations when the unexpected arose.Still, he had to make a decision now.Alban would not give him the time and chance to think it through.Ever since Jasper stepped foot into this asset forum conference, he walked himself into a huge net made just for him.At the same time, Henry was currently smoking under the non-smoking sign and ignoring the exasperated gazes of the servers around him. He looked over at Jasper and frowned slightly.‘Did something go wrong for my infidel brother-in-law?’‘Did something happen that he can’t quite handle?’Henry pondered. This was the first time he was seeing such a dark expression on Jasper’s face. In contrast, there was a silly smile on Alban’s face as he sat next to Jasper and talked to the other. The more Henry looked at that smile, the angrier Young Master Law felt.Just then, Jasper’s gaze fell on him.Henry did not know how, but something clicked in his mind when the two locked eyes. His mind suddenly cleared and he instantly understood.It was as if a voice was telling him that his infidel brother-in-law needed him!Young Master Law tossed his cigarette away and snuffed it out with his foot, ignoring the small black burnt hole on the expensive carpet underneath his feet. Then, Henry walked over to the panel on stage.Young Master Law was in an extremely good mood as he ignored the hopeless look of the few servers behind him as they stared at the carpet.‘The day has come, where I become my infidel brother-in-law’s savior!’‘I’ll show you today how cool your brother-in-law can be!’Life at the Top Chapter 1093“Excuse me, sir. This is the platform, you can’t simply come up here.”A bodyguard stood in front of Henry and said expressionlessly.Henry grinned joyfully, “F*ck you. As if there’s anywhere I can’t go. Move out of my way!”The bodyguard frowned slightly. Henry’s arrogance told him that this was a man none of the bodyguards around the venue could afford to offend, so he replied patiently, “My apologies, sir. Please do not make it difficult for me.”“Who the hell are you? You think you’re worth my effort to trouble?”Henry felt extremely irritated whenever he saw someone from Seatreasures International, so he said this with a dark look on his face. When he realized that the bodyguard did not move, Henry was immediately pissed off.Considering Henry’s status, a mere bodyguard was not worth his anger.Hence, Henry looked up at the platform and Alban staring back at him with a wary expression. He grinned as he said darkly, “Oi, Ball. Are you sure you want your dogs to hold me back?“Either let me come up or I’ll turn and leave now.”Henry’s words were simple and direct, but also very effective.Alban’s expression darkened and he waved his hand. “Let him up.”The bodyguard let out a sigh of relief. Despite how Henry talked to his boss, the man in question did not get angry. Because of this, this bodyguard knew that this young man was not someone he could afford to anger. It was great news that he could escape the scene now.Henry walked up onto the stage as if he owned the place and chuckled at Alban. “Not bad, so you oldies do know your limits. Just think of how troublesome it’d be if I had to call my dad so late at night.”Alban’s expression was extremely stormy.He was a huge businessman who presided over many large provinces in the southeast region. People both his age and younger treated him with the utmost respect. Yet, before Henry, he had none of the dignity and power of a bigshot.Was Henry dignified?No!Did he have a plan?Also no. At least not right now.Also no. At least not right now.However, Henry’s threat to call his dad was enough to keep Alban in his place and unable to make a move.To be honest, all enterprises listed on Harbor Stocks survived by pleasing the four richest families. This was especially true for the Law family, the one with the deepest roots and the best relationship with the mainland.Henry looked at Jasper and scratched his head.He could tell that Jasper needed him to come over, but he had no idea what exactly he should do.Even so, Henry was smart enough not to ask Jasper this in front of Alban.“My dad’s looking for you!”Hence, Henry had no other option but to use his dad, the man far away in Harbor City.As far as Henry was concerned, the first thing he had to do was get rid of Alban. If he could not be gotten rid of, then Henry would create the opportunity to speak to Jasper alone.His simple mindset was precisely what Jasper needed right now.“Right now?” Jasper asked, intentionally sounding confused.“Of course!” Henry felt prideful when he saw the praise in Jasper’s eyes.Jasper sighed and stood up, turning to Alban. “Mr. Law’s looking for me, Mr. Ball, so could I leave and call him back? Perhaps give me some time to consider your proposal as well.”Alban’s expression was icy and the corner of his lips twitched.Even an idiot could tell that Jasper and Henry were acting, but there was nothing Alban could do about it.Life at the Top Chapter 1094“What’s the point in delaying this by a few minutes, Jasper? I can tell you right now that if you disagree, I’ll release what I have on hand no matter who comes over!”Jasper smiled at Alban’s words and said, “I’ll see you in a bit.”Jasper then left the stage with Henry in tow. Henry glared at Alban from the corner of his eye before he left and said, “You think I lied when I told you that my dad’s looking for Jasper, don’t you, old man?“How dare you think that I’m lying. If he wants to, my dad can fly here overnight and beat the sht out of you! Look at your stupid fcking face, thinking you’re so powerful.”With that, Henry followed Jasper off the stage bossily Without sparing Alban, who was shaking in anger, another glance.Alban ground his molars together, his gaze horrifyingly dark. The man slammed his fist on the table as his legs twitched in infuriation.The plan was flawless, and Jasper was supposed to be defenseless.Yet, no one had expected the most volatile variable, Henry, to suddenly appear.In terms of tricks, Henry could hardly win against the group of crafty men in this scenario. However, Alban could do nothing since Henry had a powerful dad and an even more powerful grandfather supporting him. Hence, Alban had no other choice but to concede while facing him, albeit very angrily.“I’d like to see what you can come up with in these few minutes, Jasper! You can’t run from this!” Alban growled wretchedly.Henry followed Jasper into one of the conference hall’s lounges. He had just entered when he saw Jasper’s frigid expression.“Holy sh*t, what’s wrong? Something really happened, didn’t it? You look like you want to kill someone.” Henry said.Jasper took a deep breath, and in one brief moment, he broke down everything that happened.Gale had sold him out, which was something he definitely would take revenge on.The most troublesome matter now was Alban and the document on hand.Jasper was confident that there was nothing wrong with the World Financial Center’s design since he had multiple specialized companies check it for him. This was an investment of tens of billions, after all, and Jasper was not such an idiot to act without making precautions.He had already spent 100 million on design, and a few chief engineers from Waterhoof City Design Institute had spent more than a month reviewing it. Jasper even invited the top-notch design team in the industry from Swallow Capital to review it once more to ensure that no problems would arise.The most difficult to deal with now was this document. It was an evaluation by the most powerful architectural office in Harbor City, so even if it was filled with nonsense, the power behind this office’s statement was just as Alban had stated. Releasing it would surely invoke doubt.Waterhoof City City Government would request JW Real Estates to pause construction just to be cautious.Moreover, it would be difficult to pick up construction once again after it was halted.Throughout this lengthy period, Jasper would have to invest maddening amounts of money every day.This would easily and directly cause the downfall of an already pressured JW Real Estates.“This is hard,” Jasper said after a long period of silence.Henry did not understand what was going on and he snickered, “I didn’t know there were things you found hard. Don’t worryand just do it. If we can’t handle it, then I’ll go back and ask my dad for help.”Jasper paced around before he exhaled and said, “We might just have to ask your dad for help about this.”Henry’s eyes widened in disbelief. “We’re really asking him? We haven’t even tried yet, so how’d you know we can’t do it?”“You’re right.” Jasper nodded as if agreeing with Henry.Henry looked joyful and he answered excitedly, “Then let’s go and screw them over. If we can’t, then we’ll call Dad.”“No, we’ll call Old Master Law immediately.”Jasper’s words were serious, and Henry gaped in shock.Life at the Top Chapter 1095Henry already thought that it was shameless to ask his father for help.Because of this, he did not expect Jasper to go straight for the ultimate move. However, having spent so long with Jasper, Henry knew that the man had his own reason behind everything he did.Thus, Henry did not waste any time and immediately pulled out his phone. After dialing his grandfather’s private number, he tossed his phone to Jasper.It was late at night, but the phone was connected in no time.“Is this Henry?” The old master’s voice sounded from the other end of the line. Jasper replied softly, “It’s me, Jasper, Old Master Law. I’m sorry for disrupting your rest so late at night.”Old Master Law’s laughter echoed through the line and his tone turned even more gentle. “It’s alright. Go ahead and tell me what’s wrong.”Old Master Law knew that Jasper would not seek him out lightly without a good reason. Something troublesome must have arisen if Jasper was looking for him.With that, Jasper recounted the essentials of the whole situation.Old Master Law muttered softly after Jasper was done, “It’s quite troublesome indeed. How do you want me to help?”Jasper replied grimly, “I can’t give in, Old Master Law. If I do, then I’ll be placed in a completely passive stance after this.”The old master agreed with Jasper and he said, “You’re right. Standing firm now means you’ll still be able to turn this game around. If you give in, then they will have control over whether you live or die.”“The construction of the World Financial Center cannot be halted if this report gets released to the public, Old Master Law,” Jasper said.Old Master Law chuckled and replied, “Don’t worry. Do as you wish.”Jasper let out a sigh of relief when he heard the old master’s assurance. Jasper then said rather remorsefully, “I’m really sorry I have to trouble you for help all the time, Old Master Law.”“I’m growing old and I can’t fight these battles anymore. The future will belong to you youths, so until you’ve fully grown up, isn’t it our responsibility as your elders to watch out for and protect you while we’re still alive?“There’s no need to worry about. Do as you wish, I’ll keep you safe.”At that, Jasper glanced at Henry, who was yawning beside him.In all honesty, Jasper did get envious of Henry sometimes. He wondered if Henry had saved the universe in his last life to be blessed with such a great life in this.“I understand. I won’t disturb your rest any longer, Old Master Law. I’ll get to work now,” Jasper said.Jasper hung up the phone and handed it back to Henry, his entire aura completely different now.It was as if the confident Jasper had walked out of the difficult situation and finally returned.“How’d it go? Do we have permission to show off?” Henry took the phone and asked excitedly.The corner of Jasper’s lips lifted up as he said, “Let’s go!”At the same time, Old Master Law had also put his phone down in his hilltop villa located in Harbor City.After a moment of thought, Old Master Law lifted the phone and said unhappily, “Connect me to Swallow Capital’s specialized line.”More than ten minutes later, Old Master Law made another call.It took a long time before this call was connected.On the other end was Gale’s rather exhausted voice.“It is late, Old Tom. Is something wrong?”Old Master Law replied calmly, “Gale, Jasper’s a youth I value deeply. If you’re going to be so shameless so as to target my youngster personally, then I’ll come down and play with you too, hmm?”Gale was stunned for a moment before he quickly said, “Where is this coming from, Old Tom? Perhaps there has been a misunderstanding.”“You know better than I do whether there’s been a misunderstanding or not. You’re the one among our generation that likes to jump around and ignore the fact that you’re old. But since that’s your personal issue, I won’ t interfere.“But don’t you dare extend your slimy hands onto my people. I beat and left you crippled once back then, and I can beat and leave you crippled again. Don’t test me.“I already put in a word with the people in Swallow Capital. If Waterhoof City truly has any apprehension about Jasper’s World Financial Center, then I’ll tell Jasper and he can move his tallest building in the world over to Harbor City! Waterhoof City can be a coward who is constantly afraid of the seizing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but Harbor City will not be the same!“I won’t waste time asking you which questionable people you’ve been in contact with despite already being so old, but I stand by what I said. Know your limits, or I won’t be blamed for turning against you at such an old age.”Gale’s snow-white brows twitched and he replied slowly, “Is it worth turning against me over a youngster’s small matters, Old Tom? There’s nothing wrong with putting a young man through more training and difficulty.”“I will train my own youngsters. I don’t need old men with ulterior motives like you to point fingers.”“Everyone in Harbor City knows that Jasper’s the man in his generation whom I value most. Those old men know better to make a move themselves, so they had their children and grandchildren look for you instead. Your eyesight must’ve gotten worse with age, since you’re being used and you still don’t know it.”“As I said before, this issue ends here.” Gale replied grimly, “I’m afraid that Jasper of yours won’t back down without revenge. It wouldn’t be enough for him if I just stopped here, would it?“You’re the one who sold him out first and now you’re forbidding a young man from having a temper? So what if he comes for you if he’s angry? So, you’re angry? Come for me then! ”With that, Old Master Law hung up the phone.Gale heard the static of a disconnected line on the other end of the call and ground his molars as he roared, “None of you are sensible! Who are you to talk about me, old man? Why don’t you take a look at how biased you’re being!”After the second call, Old Master Law then slowly pulled out a tobacco pipe and smoked for a long time.The study doors were pushed open to reveal a personal care worker who said caringly, “Old Master Law, the doctor said you can’t smoke.”“Okay, okay, I’ll stop,” Old Master Law laughed aloud like a child, but he was still reluctant to put the pipe down.“Could you please leave for a moment? I still need to make a call,” Old Master Law said.The personal care worker nodded and reminded, “I’ll be back in half an hour. Don’t let me catch you smoking then, okay?”Old Master Law put the pipe down once the study doors closed, and he picked up the phone again.This time Old Master Law only said one sentence to the person on the other end of the line.“You’re going too far.”The line was quiet for a moment before a voice rang out.“I understand.”Old Master Law hung up the phone afterward.It was a conversation of no more than six words, but the fate of the situation was already decided.Old Master Law smacked his lips as he smoked from his pipe. His gaze was deep as he stared out at the colorful mountain View outside.Life at the Top Chapter 1096At the venue of the forum conference. Jasper and Henry walked out of the room to see Alban bringing Dudley around as he talked with a group of people.The father-son duo was glowing and in a great mood.Jasper’s appearance immediately garnered the attention of a large crowd of people.Dudley saw Jasper as well. He sneered and stepped up to say, “So, have you considered it yet, Jasper? My dad and I don’t have that much patience for you to take your own sweet time and think. You better give me an answer now.”Dudley must have known all of Alban’s plans.The former felt extremely exhilarated now as he looked at Jasper.“Haha, Jasper. You would never have predicted today, hmm? Let me tell you, this is only the beginning. There’s only more fun in store for you from here on out!”Dudley’s expression grew even more wretched as he said sinisterly, “This is what you get for being prideful and showing off! I’d like to see how you’re going to continue acting so prideful! I’ll make you kneel in front of me once you’ve lost everything and have you lick my shoes!”Jasper tilted his head at Dudley’s arrogance and asked seriously, “Are you sick in the head?”Dudley was taken aback when he heard Jasper say this.“What did you say?!” Dudley growled in mortification.“He asked if you’re sick in the head, you stupid f*cker. Can you not understand human speech?” Henry raised his hand to push Dudley’s head, an action akin to a dad lecturing his son. The push had Dudley staggering backward.“All you do is yap all day. Ask adult as you a question and all you need to do is answer yes or no. But looking at your stupid face I’d say it’s highly likely you’re badly sick.”Dudley first took a verbal hit from Jasper before being pushed in the head by Henry; He had no idea what was going on. Dudley felt a rush of blood to his head as he shoved Henry’s chest, roaring, “Motherf*cker!”Henry’s physique was sturdy and instead of making Henry move, Dudley’s shove only caused himself to stagger a few steps backward.“Hehe…”Henry narrowed his eyes and sneered at Dudley.He interlocked his fingers and stretched them, causing his knuckles to crack. With a wretched smile, Henry walked over to Dudley and said, “I was just frustrated about not having a reason to beat you up. What an attentive little sh*t you are, sending yourself over on a silver platter.”Dudley finally realized what he had done, and he watched Henry walk toward him with a twisted smile like the main Villain of a movie. He himself was akin to a weak and powerless Victim waiting to be destroyed by the villain.Dudley did not have any desire to fight Henry when he recalled how terrifying the man was in a fight. Terrified, Dudley screamed, “What are you doing! Don’t come closer!”Dudley might have felt that his cries were useless, so he turned in Alban’s general direction and shouted, “Dad! Save me!”This shout attracted the attention of more than half the attendees present.Henry almost chuckled joyfully out loud. “So f*cking useless. I haven’t even started and you’re already screaming for your dad?”With that, Henry raised his hand and wrapped it around Dudley’s neck. He sneered. “But your dad isn’t powerful enough. You think I wouldn’t dare to hit you just because you called for him?”With that, he slapped Dudley across the face.The loud and crisp slap sounded through the room, which was promptly followed by numerous gasps.Alban had let someone hit his son?Everyone was intrigued, so they came over to get a closer look.Under countless pairs of eyes, Dudley felt extremely humiliated.Life at the Top Chapter 1097Dudley struggled like mad. “Henry! F*cking let go of me!”Yet, no matter how he struggled, Dudley could not fight out of Henry’s grip. He was like a powerless chick.Just then, Alban walked over with a dark look on his face.He glared at his son first. Despite how Alban had reminded him not to offend Henry, his useless offspring had still angered the man anyway, which made him extremely upset.This was the perfect time to force Jasper to surrender, yet here his son was, getting into trouble with Henry. He was causing unnecessary issues now.“Mr. Law, this, isn’t very appropriate, is it?”While he did want to beat Dudley up, the latter was still his son, and many people were currently looking at them. Thus, Alban had no other choice but to suppress his anger and get his son out first.“Hey, old man. How about you ask your son what he did first before you ask me to let him go, hmm?”Henry patted Dudley’s face as he said. “This little sht’s been going on motherfcking this and motherf*cker that, he just kept bringing my mom into the conversation. You see, my mom passed early on and she’s a taboo topic between me and my dad. But who knows how many times this son of yours has involved her? Is this how you educate your child?”Alban’s eyelid twitched and he looked at Dudley extremely darkly.Dudley was currently bent at his waist while Henry kept his arms around his neck. He seemed like a stray dog that had been tied and hoisted up, making him look extremely embarrassing.Dudley wanted to cry, but could not do so. He shouted, “It’s a habit, I didn’t mean it.”“So what if it’s a habit? Who taught you the habit of involving mothers into your curses, hmm?” Henry sneered.Alban took a deep breath. He knew that there was no point being reasonable with trust-fund rascals like Henry, so he could only turn to Jasper.“Mr. Laine, isn’t this trick of yours a little too lowly?” Alban asked grimly.Jasper replied curiously, “Your son’s lack of respect is the issue here. He was the one who offended Henry first. I don’t see anything wrong with Henry teaching him a lesson in your place, so how am I the one acting lowly?”Alban clenched his jaw in infuriation.Now, it was not just Henry-Jasper was being unreasonable as well.Despite this, there was nothing Alban could do.After all, he son was exactly the kind of person to have insulted Henry.If they were in any other setting, Alban might not have cared too much. However, to have Henry stubbornly exploit this issue in their important event would only leave to Alban and his son being embarrassed.Hence, Alban could only grit his teeth and say, “Jasper, Mr. Law, let’s leave this matter for now. Let’s talk about this slowly, as we still have something to settle, don’t we?”“There’s nothing to settle.”Jasper chuckled and said calmly, “Publicize and release that report as you wish, Mr. Ball!”“I wouldn’t dare to claim that all my properties are flawless, but I’m sure it can survive an investigation on the issue of its quality. If a mere evaluative report is enough to cause the downfall of my World Financial Center, then I might as well not construct it at all.”Alban’s pupils contracted instantly at the words.Jasper had actually spoken about this incident in front of so many pairs of eyes and ears.It had been no more than twenty minutes and a phone call in the adjacent room between Jasper’s current stance and his sour expression from when he first received the report.Just who had Jasper contacted, and what had been said, for this man to grow so fearless in the space of around a dozen minutes?Alban suddenly felt lost.Life at the Top Chapter 1098Suddenly, the crowd surrounding them in hopes of overhearing some gossip was in an uproar upon hearing Jasper’s words.It had long been public knowledge that the tallest building in the world would be constructed in Waterhoof City.Many people also knew that the primary backer behind this tower was Jasper.This was especially true for the people present at this forum conference. Most attendees were from the Teo Chamber of Commerce, excluding the few small fry from the Haddock Chamber of Commerce and the rest of the so-called experts like Perry.Regardless of identity or stance, none of them were normal civilians.So many things immediately came to their minds when they heard the news of Waterhoof City’s World Financial Center.“Mr. Laine, I believe I heard you say something about an issue with the World Financial Tower that’s currently under construction? Would you mind elaborating on that?” A reporter mustered the courage to ask.Jasper looked over to find that, coincidentally, it was again the reporter from South Somer Commercial Post.“There’s nothing wrong with the World Financial Center, of course. The construction of the building and its design was approved by the Waterhoof City Design Institute, and was also reviewed in-depth by a team of national experts from Swallow Capital!”“This is a large project, after all, and while it does mean the world to me, it’s also greatly valued by the government. There’s no way anything could go wrong with it.”Jasper smiled and glanced at Alban, who had a dark look on his face. Then, Jasper continued, “But Mr. Ball had suddenly pulled out a so-called evaluative report just now and exaggeratedly claimed that there’s an issue with the World Financial Center’s design. This, I don’t understand. So perhaps we should let Mr. Ablan explain it in detail.”After Jasper was done, everyone, regardless of background, turned to look at Alban intently.Even a majority of businesspeople from Teo were not informed of this in advance, so they were greatly displeased to hear it from Jasper first.Meanwhile, the reporters were in an uproar.“Mr. Alban, could you respond to Mr. Lain’s claim?”“Mr. Alban, all of the World Financial Center’s procedures are legal and rule-abiding. This is something recognized by the Waterhoof City City Government and Swallow Capital’s Design Institute. Could I ask why you would commission someone else to write up an evaluation on a Tower that has nothing to do with you?”The question from the South Somer Commercial Post’s reporter caused Alban’s expression to sour immediately.However, Alban was still a commercial hero who had experienced huge issues before, so after his initial shock, the man immediately recomposed himself.After clearing his throat, Alban faced countless pairs of eyes and answered calmly.“No matter what Mr. Laine claims, there is indeed a problem with the World Financial Center. To prove this, I have a professional evaluative report from Harbor City’s best GenAll Architectural Office on hand.”“Just ask around and you will know of GenAll Architectural Office’s power. Harbor City’s Conference Center and the Amethyst Gold Square were both designed by their team. This office is ranked seven in the world’s top ten architectural and design offices.”“A professional report from such an office surely has some value.”“As for the question you asked about why I would commission an evaluation on the World Financial Center even though I’m an outsider… Simple, because it’s going to be one of the many faces of our country in the future!”“This is the tallest building in the world. It’s going to be closely related to the glory and dignity of all us Somer descents. Mr. Laine won’t be the only one embarrassed if anything goes wrong with this construction, but rather all us Somer descents. We would be made into the laughing stock of the international audience.”After saying that, Alban sneered and glanced at Jasper. “Mr. Laine, I wonder if you’re satisfied with this reply.”“Whether it’s a satisfactory reply or not doesn’t matter to me. N o matter how you want to explain yourself, the truth will always remain,” Jasper replied calmly.Alban harrumphed and glared at Jasper sinisterly, “Mr. Laine, it looks like you’re planning to stay stubbornly wrong until the very end.”“I don’t need others trying to direct my path, regardless of how right or wrong it is.”At that, Alban laughed out loud and replied, “Good, you’re courageous. But when it comes to doing business, young man, there are times where you have to take a step back and give in. Stubbornly walking forward will only result in a greater loss.”With that, Alban turned his head to announce to everyone, “As a man of Somer descent, I have a duty to hand my report over to the Waterhoof City City Government when I realize that something is wrong with our prospective tallest building in the world.“I believe that the City Government will sincerely consider it and treat the matter seriously. Or at least, pause the construction of the World Financial Center before they reach a clear conclusion.”“Whether this project can continue will be at the government’s discretion. However, if there’s something wrong with Mr. Laine’s design of JW Real Estates’ most important project, then it poses the question, could there be any other problems with products from his other companies?“For example… the MP4 and MP5 product that’s currently a hot topic within the country as well as JW Real Estates other projects.”When he mentioned this, everyone’s expressions changed.Alban seemed like he was launching a comprehensive attack on Jasper.The man had managed to involve Jasper’s companies involved in the real estate and electronics industries with just one sentence.His intentions were malicious!How was Jasper going to react to that?Everyone looked at Jasper.Under the immense pressure, Jasper was unaffected while his expression remained unfazed.“All of JW’s subsidiaries’ businesses is conducted with a conscience.”“There will not be an issue with the World Financial Center, nor will its construction be halted. All work will follow its predetermined schedule.”“As for the other products, everyone here is welcome to supervise. Should there be anything wrong with its quality, please do seek JW Company for compensation as per the relevant regulations. This is something JW promised and something that will certainly be adhered to!”Jasper’s words were powerful and his voice resounded throughout the conference venue. He had not raised his voice, yet it seemed to have the strange ability to shake people’s hearts.The people around could not help but feel that Jasper’s words were reliable. It was as if he would never lie about the quality of his products.Just then, Alban laughed out loud.“Hahaha. Jasper, you must’ve gone mad. Or perhaps you’re just so baselessly arrogant. “You must be delusional if you think your World Financial Center can continue its construction once I release this report! At the very least, you’ll need to reinvestigate the issue, which will take half or an entire year! Your real estate company will have gone bankrupt by then!”Life at the Top Chapter 1099With that, it became clear how this incident would play out.None of the people present were stupid and they were well versed in such tricks.Thus, they also knew that Alban was going to act on his words.“Hey, Jasper. Perhaps you shouldn’t be so stubborn. It won’t benefit you in the long run.”A man said, shaking his head slightly. His expression was filled with impartial rationality.Another lightly chubby man chuckled with him and said,“I told you long ago, Jasper. You’re still going to have to respect your seniors when it comes to doing business. Being so young and vigorous will only result in a huge loss! Our Mr. Ball’s known for being generous and forgiving, so be humble and apologize. Perhaps then this tense situation might cool down.”“That’s right. We’re all doing this for you. Or are you really trying to halt the construction process? You’re going to be the only loser here!”At that, Henry who had been holding Dudley in a deadlock silently all this while was elated.“Motherfcker. Shut your stupid trap, I get it if everyone else is brainless, but I hate fckers who love to claim that everything they do is for the other’s sake.”“F*ckers like you make me want to distance myself. What if I get affected by your bad luck when a god strikes you with lighting, hmm?”Henry’s words caused the chubby man’s expression to change. He turned to Henry and said unkindly, “Who are you? Your vocabulary is full of profanities. How can uneducated people like you come in here?”Henry snickered and tossed Dudley away. Then, he walked over to the chubby man bossily and asked in an arrogant tone, “Did you just call me uneducated?”The chubby man was just one of Alban’s lackeys. When he saw a tall and broad Henry walk over to interrogate him, the man suddenly felt a little guilty.“Oi…”“You motherf*cking trash, who’re you calling ‘Oi’?”Henry then raised his hand to slap the man across his face.No one had expected Henry to hit someone so casually in front of everyone else.The slap rang out loud and clear, causing everyone else to shiver.The chubby man who had been slapped roared in mortification, “Oi, motherf*cker…”Slap!He was slapped again.“I said no ‘Oi’s. Didn’t you hear me? And you complained about my profanities? What’s with that last word you just said then, hmm?” Henry sneered.The slightly chubby man was going crazy after he had been slapped twice. He looked over at Alban only to see the latter with a sinister expression, but showing no indication that he was about to step in.Alban wanted to step in. After all, this was his lackey that was getting beat up so he was the one getting humiliated here.However, he was powerless. He could not step in when Henry had beat his son up either.“The f*ck are you looking at, huh? You want that old man to save you?” Henry said with a sneer.Henry was the devil incarnate right now as he oozed with utter arrogance. People felt terrified when they looked at him.Unfortunately, there was nothing anyone could do. Even Alban kept his mouth shut, so who else would dare to step up and put themselves in the line of fire?Poking the chubby man’s face, Henry said haughtily, “There’s nothing wrong with being someone’s lackey, but it is your fault for choosing the wrong owner to follow. All you know is to talk shit and claim that you’re doing things for other people’s sake. The f*ck do you think you are, huh? Who’re you acting so derisive for?”The venue fell silent after the two slaps and the harsh scolding. The chubby man’s heavy panting was the only thing that could be heard.Henry pouted when he saw the man look down silently and scolded, “Useless. You don’t even know how to fight back. What use is a lackey like you?”After this, Henry turned to look at Dudley.Dudley shivered after he had been released from Henry’s devilish hold and he instinctively went to hide behind Alban.Life at the Top Chapter 1100Dudley, a serious young man in his twenties, was terrified.Meanwhile, Alban’s expression was extremely sour.He felt even more ashamed when Henry gave him a meaningful chuckle.“Why’re you hiding behind me? It’s not like he can eat you alive!” Alban scolded disappointedly.He was afraid that news of Alban’s useless son would spread across the country after tonight.Dudley shuddered but did not dare to talk back, though he did bottle some resentment within him.After all, he did not see his dad stopping Henry when the other beat him up silly.With a harrumph, Alban lost his patience. He knew that the situation would end up looking like a circus if Henry was allowed to continue wreaking havoc.“I know that this is a play you and Henry came up with, Jasper. But for what? You think I’ll be afraid just because of such an insignificant trick? You think I won’t dare to hand this report in?”“You’re too naive if that’s the case!”Alban then pulled out his phone and sneered at Jasper as he said, “If you’re going to remain stubborn until you die, then I’ll send you to your grave myself!”With that, he dialed a number.Jasper looked at him calmly the entire time, but he did not make any move to stop the man. In fact, Jasper seemed to be looking forward to Alban making this call.The call connected and Alban spoke solemnly, “Immediately hand the report to the Waterhoof City Government! Inform me once there’s an update!”With that, Alban hung up the phone.He looked at Jasper with sinister glee and sneered. “You said that construction of the World Financial Center won’ t be halted, right, Jasper? Just you wait. In a short while, someone will contact you and Waterhoof City will put an emergency stop to your construction!”After saying this, the people who were deterred and startled by Henry’s anger were immediately energized again.“Haha. I wonder how this stupid Laine f*cker will look later!”“Yeah. This is what he gets for acting cool!”“These tricks of him are nothing to Mr. Alban!”Dudley had also gotten excited with them.He glared at Jasper resentfully and opened his mouth to say something. The words stopped on the top of his tongue when he sensed Henry’s dark gaze on him.Dudley shivered and turned to Henry, saying aggrieved and angrily, “Why’re you always targeting me?”Henry shrugged and replied, “Because you’re stupid.”“You- ! ”Dudley was enraged but the previous lesson Henry gave him made him too terrified to throw a tantrum now.He knew that Henry had no qualms about rushing over and throwing him to the floor before beating him up.“Just you wait! You two won’t get to act so pridefully any longer!”After a long moment of thought, Dudley finally managed to come up with a useless retort.“Moron!”Henry snorted.After the conversation played out, Alban’s phone rang.Everyone stopped mocking Jasper to look at Alban expectantly; Even the man himself was smiling widely.Alban waved his phone display which showed the caller information in front of Jasper and laughed out loud. “It’s too late for you to regret it now! ”With that, Alban accepted the call. To highlight his capabilities, Alban had also put the call on loudspeaker mode.