Glancing at Byron’s outstretched hands, Jasper did not move.
“How could a nobody like me be qualified to shake the majestic Mr. Woolery’s hand?”
Byron’s smile froze but he forced himself to continue as he spoke, “Mr. Laine, I already told you that it was a misunderstanding earlier. I didn’t know who you were then.”
“Mr. Woolery, what do the vile things you’ve done have anything to do with who I am?
“Or perhaps you’re telling me, that you’d have someone beat me up and throw me outside if not for my current identity.”
Jasper stated.
Byron’s smile slowly faded and he looked at Jasper calmly. “We’re all just trying to make money here in Nauritus City, Mr. Laine. A mere woman isn’t worth straining our relationship over.
“People say that Mr. Laine is an understanding and attentive young talent. I’m sure he wouldn’t make such a stupid mistake, right?”
Jasper chuckled and replied, “This is more like it, Mr. Woolery. I already told you that Jill is my friend. Therefore, I’ll openly interfere in this matter.
“What are you going to do about it?”
Byron scoffed. If Jasper was unwilling to give in, then he would let go of his inhibitions as well.
“Don’t act so arrogant, Jasper. You think you’re the king here in Nauritus City? It’ll be ages until that happens. Do you even know what I’m using Jill for?
“She’s my gift to Mr. Welch! Haha, I’m afraid you aren’t even qualified enough to know who Mr. Welch is, right?”
Byron’s expression turned haughty, “In that case, let me tell you: Mr. Welch is the President of Softwin’s Somerland brach!
“Do you even know what kind of company Softwin is? It’s the biggest investment back in Sunrise Land! The JW Company you’re so proud of means nothing to them! It’s no more than an above-average ant to them!
“Offend Mr. Welch and you’ll end up suffering the rest of your career! That’s why I told you that there are things beyond your control!”
Jasper frowned slightly at Byron’s words.
He had not expected Echo to be involved in this as well.
Byron took Jasper’s frown as a show of fear and immediately laughed out loud.
“Good, you’re afraid. Word of advice, young man, the world is bigger than you think. Your JW has no more than slight local influence. You’re nothing once you leave this place!
“Be smart and I’ll be willing to go easy on you. I can treat you to a meal another day and we can still be friends.
“Be stupid and, haha, Mr. Welch’s fury is not something you can afford receive.”
Byron looked at Jasper and said casually, “I’ve already given you an option to back away, Jasper, so you better take it. You’re the one that’s going to suffer if you blow this out of proportion and make a fool out of everyone here. Do I make myself clear?”
“I’m familiar with Echo, he just left my office this morning,” Jasper replied calmly.
Jasper ignored the change in Byron’s expression and narrowed his eyes. He continued to speak, “Let me guess, Mr. Woolery. As the owner of a high-end navigation equipment enterprise, you want to do business in the Sunrise market. Correct?
“And Softwin just so happens to be able to help you with this. Hence, you’re willing to do anything to beg them, even if it means being their pimp and serving girls to him on a silver platter, yes?” Jasper questioned calmly.
Byron looked ashamed by what Jasper said. However, the latter was an experienced man, so he managed to regain his composure quickly. “Let’s not talk about how your guess is complete bullsh*t yet, Jasper. In the first place, does my private life have anything to do with you?”
“You’re right, Mr. Woolery. Your private life is not of my concern at all. Even so, out of everyone you could have targeted, Jill is the last person you should’ve set your eyes!”
Jasper’s voice echoed by the staircases.
“Do you know who Jill is? She’s a member of the national team! An outstanding athlete in Somerland’s Sports field, a national hero!
“How dare you even think of giving her to a Sunriser? Did you forget the painful history our ancestors suffered decades ago?
“I wonder if you can afford the public’s anger if word of your actions got out, Mr. Woolery?”
Byron was stunned. He could not refute him as he realized that Jasper had perfectly captured the harm of Byron’s actions.
“Hmph! Sharp-tongued b*stard. I’ll make you pay for this!”
Byron snapped as he turned to leave the scene of the crime.
He had just turned around when he saw Secretary Lee’s car pull up at the entrance.
As a large entrepreneur in Nauritus City, Byron knew who Secretary Lee was.
His expression changed slightly and he looked at Jasper instinctively. He knew that Jasper was the one who had called Secretary Lee over.
Jasper looked at him meaningfully, and Byron felt his heart race frantically at the intent gaze.
Secretary Lee walked out of the car and swept his eyes over everyone present. His gaze fell on Byron for a short second before the man walked over to shake Jasper’s hand. “We meet again, Mr. Laine.”
Jasper smiled. “My apologies for troubling you over such a small issue, Secretary Lee.”
Secretary Lee did not smile as he responded, “It pains and embarrasses me to know that something like this is happening.”
Jasper pointed at a pale Mr. Kain not too far away and said, “The person in question is over there. You can question him yourself, Secretary Lee.”
Secretary Lee walked over to Mr. Kain darkly and spoke, “I’m going to ask you just one question. Did you or did you not force the athletes under your management to do things they didn’t want to?!”
Mr. Kain felt his legs go weak as he looked at Byron and pleaded with a wail, “Mr. Woolery, I only did it for you! Please save me!”
Byron’s expression changed as his plan to remove himself from the situation was instantly foiled. He roared, “What nonsense are you spouting? I don’t even know you!”
Mr. Kain’s paled.
He was about to argue when Jill stepped out.
“I can testify. Mr. Kain had forced me to go drinking with Byron just now. He told me that if I went, Byron would then sponsor us 500 thousand US Dollars!”
Both Mr. Kain and Byron looked devastated.
Secretary Lee glared at the two harshly before he smiled and turned to Jill. “Are you someone from their company, Miss?”
“No, I’m from the national team. Mr. Kain and I knew each other in the past, so he invited me to instruct in his company.”
The national team!
The corner of Secretary Lee’s eye twitched. At that moment, he felt the urge to slap Mr. Kain across the face. This b*stard had no limits at all.
