“Then I’ll go first. The wind at night is a little cold, so you should take care.”
After telling Jasper that, Adele entered the banquet hall After a while. Jasper pulled his clothes firmly around his body and walked back.
“Sly child, Dean and I will leave first. Come over to play more often next time, I, the old fart will be waiting for you.”
Jasper had a bit of a headache when he saw that Gale was slightly drunk. He had arranged for someone to keep an eye on Gale in advance, but he did not expect him to drink until this state. Dean walked over to Jasper, pursed his lips, and opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing.
After seeing his expression, Jasper understood at once. “Go, don’t embarrass your grandfather in the future.”
“You’re in charge of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce from now on. ”
Jasper did not have any comments regarding Dean. Since the Haddock Chamber of Commerce was in his hands, he had to accept this burden and support it. No matter how difficult the road ahead was, he had to keep walking.
Looking at Dean’s figure that was getting further and further away, Jasper was filled with emotion. Sure enough, in the end, everyone would have to assume responsibility…
***
A week after the banquet, all economic operations returned to normal and the companies originally destroyed by Soros gradually came back to life. Plus, all the money brought back from the United States was used domestically.
Jasper sat in the office and looked at the candlestick chart on the big screen. The anxiety he used to feel was gradually wiped out.
Knock knock!
There was a knock at the door.
“Come in…”
The person who walked through the door was Jake, but he looked a little off-colored.
“What’s the matter?” Jasper asked.
Jake held the invitation in his hand. He looked at Jasper hesitatingly before handing it to him.
“Mr. Laine, Dean from the Haddock Chamber of Commerce asked someone to send this here.”
After hearing this sentence, Jasper seemed to have realized something. He did not want to open the white letter at all as he stared it. After struggling internally, Jasper sighed deeply.
“This day has finally come.”
He lifted the white letter and after he opened it, he only saw a few words. Yet, the contents made the atmosphere very heavy.
[Hereby informing you that Gale’s treatment was ineffective, and he passed away at 8:10 this morning]
“Gale will no longer be in the Haddock Chamber of Commerce anymore.”
When Gale was still in charge of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce, his method could be described as merciless. He managed to merge the scattered Haddock Chamber of Commerce into a tight knit unit.
“Ask someone to get me a white shirt. I’m going to the Haddock Chamber of Commerce.”
“Yes.”
***
Dean followed Gale’s wishes and did not hold a memorial service, while the people who came were all Gale’s relatives while he was alive. It was also Gale’s order to let Jasper come.
As soon as he entered the door of the Hurlbutt Manor, a familiar feeling came over him. When he walked into the hall, Gale’s photo and coffin were placed in the center of the room. It was just that this coffin no longer held Gale’s body, but a handful of ashes.
Jasper carried the flowers and walked to Gale’s ashes to place the flowers in front of his urn. He had a lot of things he wanted to say to Gale, but in the end, it all turned into a sigh…
Back in the living room, he spotted Dean, who had a frown on his face.
“Do you feel stressed?”
Dean was slightly startled. When he came back to his senses, he realized that the other party was talking to him. He shook his head.
“No, since Grandpa entrusted me with this burden, I will persevere no matter what happens in the future.”
This road in front of him was not the only road he could take, and there were many more paths for him to choose. It seemed that Dean had suddenly grown up.
Yes, people would always change a little after they had experienced some major events.
When Jasper heard this, he only spoke after a long time. “You can call me if you need me. If you are unable to bear the burden, there is someone to help you. But, more often than not, it’ll all be up to you.”
After saying that, there was no need for him to continue speaking. It would be fine as long as Dean understood what he meant.
“You should handle the rest of the funeral, I’ll be heading off now.” Jasper said this before he glanced at Gale’s portrait. Then, he left.
Dean followed the old man’s order. His portrait was in color and was a picture of him smiling. Perhaps the old man was happy on the other side.
***
At the same time, Harbor City also got news.
“Old friend, why did you leave so soon? You can’t see the beautiful scenery of the future now…”
“Henry, come here…” Old Master Law called out to Henry.
When Henry stood behind him, he patted Henry’s shoulder. “Henry, no matter what happens in the future, you’ll be the one managing the company. You have to learn how to manage it next and the burden of the entire family will fall on you in the end.”
“Grandpa, what are you talking about? Your body is still strong. Plus, my old man can still work for one or two decades. It’s too early for you to say this.”
“Is it? It’s not…” Old Master Law murmured and closed his eyes slowly. Then, he started snoring softly…
