Unknowingly, Jasper’s achievements had already surpassed his own.
Dawson was both amazed and delighted. It seemed as if the heavens were not treating him too bad as they had delivered an impeccable future son-in-law like Jasper to his side.
Jasper laughed. “In truth, I had used some shady tricks. I could only resort to unscrupulous methods since I wanted to defeat him effectively within a short period of time. Alas, it was a disreputable plan, so it’s nothing worth being proud of,” he said.
Nevertheless, Dawson shook his head and said, “You’re wrong. Regardless of the method that you used, the only criterion that determines success is the ability to achieve your goals.
“Winners all reach the top by stepping over the dead bodies of those that they have defeated. When that happens, people will just see their brilliant glory. Not many people would bother to look into their past.”
Jasper nodded. Just as he was about to say something, a middle-aged man walked into the restaurant.
The man glanced at the table where Jasper and Dawson were seated at, then rushed toward them immediately.
Jasper knew this person. He was Chris Quarles. He seemed to get along with Dawson pretty well in the industry forum some time ago.
“Dawson, did you hear the news?!”
Chris sat down at their table with a shocked expression on his face. He turned around to face Dawson and spoke in a direct manner.
“Sebastian Walker is doomed!”
Dawson chuckled. “Has everyone found out?” He asked.
Chris smacked his thigh and said, “How can such a big issue be hidden from us? Sebastian Walker said that he wanted to hold another meeting today in order to specify the industry standards and the details regarding the election of the chairman of the board.
“Alas, we waited for a long time, but he didn’t show up. After that, we received the news regarding the closure of all of Kaymaroon’s supermarkets. The news also said that a lot of suppliers and private loan companies were looking for Sebastian Walker! “
Chris’s eyes glazed over in admiration. He lowered his voice and said, “You guys may not know about this. It is rumored that Sebastian offended a powerful man. That man was the one who caused him to go bankrupt.”
Jasper chuckled upon hearing what he said. News sure spread quickly within the business world. “Who’s this powerful man?” He could not help but ask him.
Upon hearing Jasper’s question, Chris spoke in an elder’s tone, “We don’t know either. We only heard that he is an extremely powerful man whose authority extends to the ends of the world. Thinking about it, if he didn’t have a strong background, how could he destroy Kaymaroon in just a few days’ time?
“That’s why young people like you should act humbler and keep a low profile outside. Don’t get on anyone’s bad side, because you’ll never know if the person that you’ve offended has the support of someone powerful. By then, you won’t even have the chance to feel regret. Do you hear what I say, young man?”
Just as Jasper was about to say something, Julian walked into the restaurant. “Brother Laine, Hector Combe is here. He wanted to ask you if you’re interested in Kaymaroon. If you’re interested, he can obtain full acquisition of Kaymaroon and hand it to you as a gift,” he told Jasper in a hushed voice.
Jasper pondered upon it for a while. “Should I give you a present?” He asked Dawson with a grin.
Jasper did not wait for Dawson to give him a reply. He held up a piece of tissue and dabbed at his mouth. After that, he got up and spoke to Chris, who was sitting down with a stupefied expression etched onto his face. “I have something to do, Mr. Quarles, so I’ll be leaving first. Your advice is absolutely right. I’ll make sure to remember it always,” he said.
After speaking, Jasper followed Julian’s lead. They went to meet up with Hector.
Chris felt like a fool afterward. He sat there and stared blankly into space for some time. He then turned around to look at Dawson, who was slowly enjoying his breakfast, with much difficulty. “It was Jasp…” he uttered slowly.
“He was the one who did everything,” Dawson chuckled. He loved looking at the expression on Chris’s face right now. “It’s a blessing to have such a capable future son-in-law,” he said in satisfaction.
Ring ring ring. Chris and Dawson’s phones rang simultaneously.
They picked up their phones. They had both gotten the same message from the person on the other at the end of the call.
Sebastian Walker committed suicide by jumping off a building.
He had breathed his last by the time people discovered his body.
Chris’s mind buzzed loudly. He visualized Jasper’s kind and warm face in his mind. He felt like he had just come face-to-face with God himself without knowing it.
“I… I’ve lived my life in total vain!”
