“I… I didn’t think it would turn out like this either. What do we do now?”
Scott was truly terrified now.
“Your grandfather is talking to him in person now. Let’s see how it goes first. If he’s willing to compromise, then the Covington family is willing to share some of our profits. But if he truly wants to fight us to the end, then the Covington family will not surrender so easily either!”
In the tea room downstairs.
“Drink some tea whenever you’re free, young man. Tea clears the mind and soothes the soul, there’s no need for so much anger all the time.”
Gerald passed Jasper a cup of tea.
“People are all driven by interests. There’s no need to go to such extreme lengths.”
Jasper took the cup of tea and had a small sip before he replied calmly, “Mr. Covington, I never intended to oppress people with my power. Most of the time, my actions are merely a form of self defense when I’m forced to fight back. The same goes for this particular incident.”
Gerald’s eyebrow twitched and he said solemnly, “Scott’s been spoiled rotten. But isn’t a small lesson enough when a child’s made a mistake? There’s no need to strain our relationship.”
Jasper smiled and replied, “Mr. Covington, what if I was a poor man, then? Or perhaps only had a few million Somer Dollars worth of assets. Would I still get the chance to drink tea with you here after Scott threatens me?”
Gerald’s smile slowly disappeared and he said, “You’re just making excuses.”
Jasper replied calmly, “Excuse or explanation, the situation’s already occurred. The Covington family invited me today and I agreed to come. So, let’s get straight to the point.”
“Alright.”
Gerald nodded and said expressionlessly, “I’ve already seen the extent of your capabilities and I admit that you are powerful. Frankly speaking, the Covington family cannot afford to continue fighting like this. What are your demands for you to stop attacking?”
“Simple.”
Jasper looked at Gerald and said, “I don’t want money, nor do I want your family’s property. All I ask is that from today onward, Scott leaves and never returns to Tefa City again.”
Gerald was enraged by what he heard.
“You’re going too far, Jasper!
“The Covington family only ever has a sole heir. Right now, Scott is the only son. What difference would it be between having him leave Tefa city and uprooting the Covington family entirely?! ”
Jasper replied calmly, “I don’t care whether the Covington family gets uprooted or not, nor does that have anything to do with me. But I don’t want to see Scott in Tefa City again.”
Gerald clenched his jaw and looked at Jasper icily. “I can put in a word to pay you 5 million worth of compensation. I also have a plot of land by the borders separating the South Mountain area and Nauritus City. It’s quite an expensive plot of land, and I can gift it to you.”
“If you’re willing to sell a portion of Downstream Investment Company’s shares, then I can double the price I suggested just now.”
Jasper looked up gleefully and asked, “Mr. Covington, do I look like someone who lacks money?”
“…”
“Jasper, the Covington family might not be as wealthy as you, but we’ve been in Tefa City for years. Even if we were to be destroyed, you would not come out unscathed. I’ve been in business for decades and I still have a few old friends and acquaintances. Do you truly not plan to show me any respect?”
Jasper furrowed his brows slightly and replied calmly. “I already gave you respect. Otherwise, there’s no way I’d accept the invitation to come to the Covington family villa.”
