“If it’s possible, I suggest converting Bob’s benefits to cash. It’s still worth it even if it’s slightly less.”
Yes, this was a huge trap alright, but it was also important to note who was going to step into it.
In Jasper’s opinion, if Zachary stepped into it, then this would be a trap.
If Bob and the rest stepped into it, then this would be good news.
Zachary was shocked by the things Jasper said. He pondered for a moment, having no intention to ask Jasper who his friend was. Everyone would have their own channels by now and inquiring about it was obviously an unwise move to make no matter how close they were.
Therefore, Zachary did not ask but instead began considering this matter.
This saved Jasper from finding an excuse. Of course, he did not have a friend who received news from Filopo. All he had were his memories from before reincarnation. However, this was Jasper’s deepest secret—one that he must never share with anyone.
“Alright. I’ll send someone to investigate. If there’s something fishy about this, we’ll do as you say.”
Jasper breathed a sigh of relief after hearing what Zachary said. From how Zachary behaved, he knew that Zachary had taken his words seriously.
Judging from the Laws’ capabilities, whenever they noticed something amiss and began investigating, there were rarely things that could go unnoticed.
…
While Jasper and Zachary talked in the ward, somewhere in the heavily guarded part of Nauritus City.
A car was parked at the door, and a tall, sturdy man stood by it. He kept looking at the locked gate as if he was waiting for something.
Soon, there was a clanging sound of metal and the door pulled open with a creak. A battered young man staggered outside.
It was Conrad.
When he saw how dejected and soulless Conrad looked, the tall and sturdy middle-aged man frowned slightly. He stopped Conrad from trying to speak, saying, “Let’s go. We’ll talk when we get back.”
Conrad nodded and climbed into the car with his father, Steven.
The car’s engine revved up and began driving steadily on the road. Hardly any tremors could be felt.
Despite that, Conrad’s heart was surging like the waves.
He was feeling regret for his blunder, sorry for his father, and hatred for Jasper.
“I’ve settled this matter for you, paid a price, and made some promises. No one will ask you anything about that loan again,” Steven said to Conrad, his calm voice sounding in the car.
Conrad clenched his fists slowly, saying unwillingly, “This is Jasper’s scheme, Dad! He colluded with those people in order to put me—”
“Watch what you say!”
Steven hissed, staring at Conrad and saying, “Don’t you know what you can say and what you can’t say?”
“Who do you think Jasper is? Do you not know where you just walked out from? How could they have possibly colluded with Jasper?
“How could they have arrested you if you didn’t leave traces behind? Everything was done according to the law. You’re the one who’s confused here!”
