“You used him while he simultaneously used you, and both of you teamed up to get rid of me. Now that I’ve joined this game as well, I suppose the three of us will just be plotting against each other. Perhaps we’ll find out where our real friends and enemies lie.”
Gale was silent until he heard Jasper’s words and replied solemnly, “How about we work together?”
Jasper chuckled and said, “You really are a sly old man, Old Master Hurlbutt. It’s a shame that I’ve already paid my price and I not the kind of person to fall for the same mistake twice.”
“And you’re not afraid that I’ll work together with Alban again?” Gale asked meaningfully.
“I am, that’s why I called in advance. Be it you or anyone else behind you, Old Master Hurlbutt, I suggest you get rid of me right off the bat with the first attack. Don’t give me a chance to turn the tables and take revenge.”
“Unfortunately for you people, I’m no longer the same small wooden raft that capsizes at the slightest wave and has to be careful not to offend anyone anymore.”
Jasper hung up the phone immediately after he finished speaking.
Gale’s expression darkened when he heard the static on the other end of the line.
His fury this time might surpass his rage when Old Master Law had first warned him.
He genuinely felt deeply threatened by Jasper’s seemingly calm tone.
Unlike other people, Gale had long known Jasper, and the two had even partnered on many occasions before. Gale knew how dangerous Jasper could be.
Once Jasper had deemed you an enemy, he was a man of his word. Jasper always made sure to completely crush his rivals and left no room for people to reappear and cause him trouble in the future.
Henry took the chance to preach his values to Jasper. Jasper stretched and said, “This incident really pissed me off. Instead of being angry at Gale backstabbing me, I’d say I’m more disappointed in myself for being too careless.”
“My path’s been too smooth thus far and I lost myself in my victories. Gale happened to teach me a lesson this time by showing me that none of the wealthy families that’s been in the country for so many generations are easy to deal with.”
“What about Alban? What do you have in store for him?” Henry asked.
“I already threatened him, so I’ll start on Seatreasures Group’s shares tomorrow! ”
“This incident blew up quite a bit and a lot of people have their eyes on me. I have to fight back and I have to hit hard, or everyone will think that my JW’s an easy target and come have their shot at attacking me.”
“I don’t have the time and patience to deal with them one by one, so what I can do is hit back so hard I deter everyone else!”
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