When Jasper heard what Celine said, he said calmly, “Let’s go.”
Then, he and Celine walked toward the Bentley.
Conrad’s eyes were dark as he watched the two walk off.
“Mr. Laine, we’ve assessed the scene. There aren’t any major problems, and everything can be fixed in a couple of days,” the general manager of PICS said respectfully as he walked toward Jasper.
Jasper replied, “Please have the car towed to a car dealership that can fix it. And pass me the receipt for any costs incurred.”
The general manager hurriedly said, “No need for that, Mr. Laine. We’ve already looked it up. This car is indeed insured with PICS, and we’ll take responsibility for all damages. It’ll probably take two to three days, and I’ll have someone deliver the car to you once it’s fixed.”
“Thank you so much,” Jasper said politely.
“Not at all, not at all. It’s my pleasure to be of service, Mr. Laine.”
The general manager, who was in his 40s, did not seem to find the way he spoke to Jasper odd. Nothing but niceties came out of his mouth.
After another round of exchanging pleasantries, the general manager got someone to tow the Audi away before he bade goodbye and left.
He did not dare stay and watch the impending war. Everything was fine so long he managed to establish a good image of himself with Jasper.
Soon, Julian fired up the Bentley and turned back around.
After everyone had left, Conrad spoke to the Wagner brothers who were still kneeling on the floor, “You can get yourselves to the hospital if you’re not dead.
“Don’t blame me for being cruel, I was trying to save you. Based on what I know of his personality, it won’t be just you two but your entire family who will fall into misfortune. I don’t care if you’ve seen through my pity act or not, but he has. Either way, remember to never cause trouble for me in the future!”
Joseph summoned all the bravery he had to ask, “Mr. Monty, is he that powerful? To the point where even you are afraid of him?”
Conrad stared at the Bentley that was rapidly disappearing into the night sky before he laughed coldly, saying, “Powerful? Oh, he has much more than power.
“What would you guys know? Don’t think you’re better than everyone else just because you’ve read a few biographies. You’re no better than your brother in that sense. Pack up that high and mighty act of yours, or you might die before your brother does.
“F*ck off. I’ve got a lot to do lately, and I haven’t got any time for you.”
…
As Celine sat in the Bentley, she suddenly burst into laughter.
“What are you laughing at?” Jasper, who was sitting beside her, turned and asked.
“The one who came after that, what’s his name again? You called him Mr. Monty?” Celine asked.
“Conrad Monty, the head of the largest family in Southeast Province,” Jasper replied quietly.
“Oh, I couldn’t tell. He seems to be in his early 30s. I guess that makes him quite powerful?” Celine asked.
“You still haven’t told me what you were laughing about,” Jasper asked with great interest.
“I was laughing at how calculating Conrad Monty was. He knew that you wouldn’t lose your temper if he put on a pity show for you,” Celine said.
Jasper shook his head and said quietly, “Both he and I know that this problem wouldn’t be settled because of the show he put on. His pity show wouldn’t have an effect on me if I wanted to pursue the matter.”
“So why didn’t you insist on pursuing the matter?” Celine asked.
“You’re one of the main parties involved and you aren’t going to press charges, so why should I pursue it any further? At the end of the day, those two brothers are only minor characters who won’t be able to make it big. There’s no need for me to go all out with them,” Jasper replied.
Celine leaned over, her fragrance permeating the space around them as she asked, “What if I had insisted on pressing charges?”
“Then we’ll turn back and pummel them until they’re half-dead,” Jasper replied determinedly.
“I would be a fool to believe you.”
Celine glared at Jasper as she said, “I can tell that you and Conrad Monty are enemies, and you two have a massive grudge. I refuse to believe you would mess up your plans over such a minuscule thing.”
“Didn’t you say you were hungry? What do you want to eat?” Jasper insistently avoided that topic.
“Can we go to your house so that you can prepare noodles for me?”
