“Our proposal for this project has already been approved by the headquarters half a year ago.
“And the arrangement for the demolition compensation?” Jasper asked.
Currey was even more confused as he replied, “That is decided according to the documents the local officials gave us. As a real estate business, all we have to do is compensate the people affected in accordance with the statement provided by the officials. Is there something wrong?”
Jasper scoffed and replied, “This Robust Demolitions you partnered with is only paying half the standard demolition fee!”
Currey’s expression immediately changed and he hastily replied, “The real estate company knows nothing of this, Mr. Laine.
“I’ll have someone investigate your involvement in this. Bring them out of here now now, I don’t want to see them.
“And contact all households that signed the demolition contract. Find out how many families Ronald had forced to sign the release and ensure that you pay them the standard compensation package.
“We’re demolishing people’s homes, so it’s only right we pay them exactly how much we owe. JW Real Estates will not profit from immorally-made money.”
Currey quickly replied, “Yes, Mr. Laine. I’ll get to it right away.”
Jasper waved his hand and did not speak anymore.
Currey glared at Ronald and shouted, “What are you waiting for? Come with me! Or do you want to continue being Mr. Laine’s eyesore?”
Ronald got up despondently and followed Currey out with a blank expression on his face. Archer left with them, his complexion pale and his head drooped down.
Archer was in despair now that he was fired; He knew that he was screwed.
Still, his situation was slightly better than Ronald’s.
After all, all he lost was a job, and it would not be too difficult for Archer to find another job. Ronald had lost his entire company, so he was the one with nothing left.
Ronald grabbed Currey once they walked out the door.
As far as Currey was concerned, Ronald was like the plague, and he did not want to come in contact with the latter. Currey quickly shouted, “Let go! What’re you holding on to me for?”
Ronald let go of him and pleaded sorrowfully, “I’m not even asking for your help, Mr. Abbott. But please, seeing as how we used to be partners, just tell me. Who is Jasper Laine?”
“What for? So you can take revenge?” Currey could tell what Ronald was thinking by the latter’s expression.
“As you said, because we used to be partners, so I’ll do you one better. I suggest you give up on the idea of taking revenge.
“Mr. Laine isn’t like the people you used to deal with. You can’t threaten or scare Mr. Laine off with a few thugs.
“This is JW we’re talking about. JW! Think about it properly, what do you think those two letters represent?”
Ronald looked deep in thought when he heard Currey say this.
Beside them, Archer reacted first and gasped, “JW, that’s Jasper’s and Wendy’s initials together isn’t it?”
Currey scoffed and answered, “So you’re not too stupid, brat. Now, do you know who Mr. Laine is?
“He’s the owner of JW! And not just JW Real Estates. The real estate company is only one of Mr. Laine’s many subsidiaries. Each of them is just as powerful, if not more so than the real estate company. Who do you think you’re offending here?
“No one in Southeast Province would dare to disrespect Mr. Laine, let alone the two of you.”
