Jasper then turned to Sean. “Mr. Tucker, on behalf of JW Real Estates, please donate one million Somer Dollars in cash and three firetrucks to the fire department that’s putting the fire out after all of this is over.”
Sean shouted reflexively, “Understood, Mr. Laine!”
The captain gave Jasper an intent look. “I’ve seen my fair share of rich men, but you’re the most unique out of all of them. I’m certain now that this fire has nothing to do with you.”
The captain then quickly ran back to instruct his team in putting the fire out.
Jasper and Sean stood by the entrance of the site and stared grimly as the red flames devoured the place.
From time to time, there would be severely injured workers carried out by firefighters. Each time he saw this scene, Jasper’s expression grew darker.
“Mr. Tucker,” Jasper called out.
“Yes, Mr. Laine?” Sean moved toward him.
“Immediately notify the office that every employee above the managerial level and those in charge of the site’s safety measures are to have all their remaining holidays canceled. They should return to the office right away.
“The company has only one job now and that is to team up to take care of the workers harmed in this fire.
“Every injured worker is to be compensated by the insurance company they signed their contracts with and if their insurance can’t cover them, then the company will top up the amount.
“I’m not short on money, let alone money that I should be paying,” Jasper replied heavily.
Sean’s heart lurched as he replied instinctively, “Mr. Laine, the compensation from their insurance companies is enough. We’ve bought them enough employment injury insurance, and it’s going to cost the company tens of millions if we pay the rest for them.”
Jasper turned to Sean coldly. “Tens of millions is nothing to me, but to these workers? That money is enough to pay for their entire lives!”
Sean did not even dare to look into Jasper’s frosty eyes. Shuddering, he quickly replied, “I understand, Mr. Laine. I’ll get to it right away.”
…
At the same time, Zayden was several kilometers away in a high-rise where he watched the fire brighten the sky over the South Bank of the Southface River while chortling.
“Not bad. Not bad at all. You’ve done well this time.” Zayden laughed loudly as he turned and clapped Terence on the shoulder.
Terence laughed drily and nodded, replying with a bow, “I’m happy that you’re satisfied with my performance, Mr. Hanks.”
While Zayden was laughing, his gaze could not be more sinister and cold as he stared at Terence. “You did well with lighting the fire, but you didn’t leave any evidence behind, did you?”
Terence shuddered and quickly looked down as he replied, “Don’t worry, Mr. Hanks. I had observed them for a few days before I acted. I didn’t leave behind any evidence at all.”
Zayden nodded. “Very good. Well done.”
Zayden then turned to look at the construction site that was bursting in flames. “What a beautiful sight. If only the fire was even bigger. How terrible do you think Jasper’s expression is right now?
“When I think of that, I just can’t wait to see what Jasper looks like. He must be heartbroken. He must be furious, wouldn’t you say? Hahaha!”
Terence shivered in terror amidst Zayden’s chortles but still laughed along with him. “Who does Jasper think he is? Who is he to compete with you, Mr. Hanks? This is just a small lesson, the true suffering comes later.”
