Jasper was not harsh to Lisa at all in the hotel room. Instead, the man was very respectful.
“Tea or soft drinks?”
Lisa was shocked by Jasper’s respect.
“Do you have alcohol?”
Lisa must have felt that Jasper’s kindness was genuine from the man’s expression as she asked bravely.
With a smile, Jasper had the hotel staff bring up a bottle of red wine.
He drank tea while he watched Lisa tilt her head back and down two glasses of wine. Only then did Jasper ask, “Is there a reason you’re here?”
After two glasses, Lisa was evidently much more relaxed. Holding the glass, she nodded and said, “My dad told me to come here. We’ve already contacted a few sellers willing to take over after us and we’re in the middle of negotiating the specific costs. We’ll leave the country and go overseas after the trade is done.”
“Have you decided on a place?” Jasper asked.
“Australia, perhaps. I like it there.” Lisa smiled, her eyes filled with hope for the future.
“Good choice. There are quite a few people of Somer decent there, so it won’t be too lonely at least.” Jasper agreed with a nod.
The two chatted a little about everyday life like friends. This short conversation had caused a great change in Lisa’s emotions.
“To be honest, I came here prepared to be humiliated. I thought you’d scold or embarrass me, maybe even think of ways to torture me. I’ve prepared myself for all that,” Lisa looked at Jasper and spoke seriously.
Jasper took a sip of his concentrated tea and replied calmly, “I can do that, but I find no need to.”
Lisa nodded. Jasper’s words were much more genuine than any self-righteous thing he could say.
No matter how nice Jasper’s words sound at such a time, there would always be the suspicion that the man was faking kindness. However, the man had not honeyed his words at all nor did he flaunt himself. All he did was state his true thoughts.
“Since we’re at the stage of negotiating prices, it’ll still take some time to bargain for the best price even though the buyers are very willing. So we might have to stay for a few more days.” Lisa brought up the topic again.
“That’s alright. If they’re intentionally lowering your selling price because they think that you’re in a rush to sell your family business, you’re free to take the time and contact a few other buyers,” Jasper told her.
Lisa smiled wryly and asked, “Would you believe me if I told you now that I really regret offending you?”
“Does it matter if I believe you or not?” Jasper asked.
Stunned, Lisa nodded and replied, “You’re right, it doesn’t matter anymore.”
“I came here to tell you two things, actually. The first, to inform you that we need to stay for a few more days.”
Jasper nodded and said, “As you told me. The second thing is what’s truly important, isn’t it?”
Lisa stared at Jasper intently and continued, “Fabian’s the person behind me that’s been targeting you.”
Jasper raised an eyebrow slightly.
He was unsurprised by Lisa’s statement.
In truth, Jasper knew why Lisa had come since he saw her at the doors to his hotel.
Jasper did not care whether her reason was to sell Fabian out, in revenge for not reaching out to save her and her father when they needed it. Or if Lisa told him because she wanted Jasper to feel uncomfortable.
Jasper did not care about why Lisa was telling him anything. He was more interested in what information Lisa came with.
