Dirt on Vita!
Were Jasper and Vita close?
Not really.
Jasper had only met Vita through John.
At the beginning, Jasper had only wished to acquaint himself with one of ICBS’ Waterhoof City branch’s internal personnel. This would help him with his purchase of the plot of land for the World Financial Center.
What happened after proved that Vita was a good and capable man.
Because of this, Jasper decided to help the man move up the ranks of the system.
The higher Vita’s ranks, the more power he held, and the more conveniences Jasper enjoyed.
Of course, he would not exploit Vita’s position to do something illegal. Jasper had no need to pursue such a thing, nor did Vita have the courage for it.
Their partnerships henceforth had been joyful all this while.
Take the online payment incident, for example. Vita played a crucial role in its development as the man had used his contacts to aid Jasper.
After partnering for a long time, Jasper had begun to consider Vita his friend.
Only when their relationship was mutually beneficial and their interests intact could their friendship last.
Most importantly, once the online payment policy was issued and carried out, Jasper’s partnership with the bank would only grow more intimate. Vita played an important role in this future.
Now that John had changed jobs to work for the Agricultural Bank, Vita was the only person within ICBS who could deliver crucial information to Jasper.
Be it out of logic or personal relationship, Vita had to be protected.
“What dirt?” Jasper asked solemnly.
Gerry smiled wryly and replied, “This I have no idea of. I only found out about this from eavesdropping on Prince’s call with someone else.”
“If I have to guess, Prince’s people should have contacted Vita about this already. But I don’t know what the two talked about specifically.”
Jasper frowned sternly.
Jasper would be affected negatively if something happened to Vita right as the online payment industry was about to open to the public.
Prince seemed to have realized this too, which was why he did not attack Jasper directly. Instead, he chose to attack someone as vital as Vita. Absolutely ruthless.
If Vita was removed from the equation, then all Prince had to do was use Clear Seas’ contacts and strength to block Jasper from forming a partnership with the ICBS.
Everything Jasper had planned for the online payment industry would be over then.
Jasper immediately thought of this severe repercussion and said sternly, “This is a very important piece of information to me.”
Gerry let out a long sigh and quickly replied in a pleased tone, “I’m glad that it helped you, Mr. Laine. I’m glad.”
Jasper looked at Gerry intently and asked, “To tell me something so important… Aren’t you afraid that Prince will cause you trouble?”
Gerry chuckled wryly and replied, “To be honest, Mr. Laine, I’ve thought about this deeply before.”
“Prince is powerful, but his power isn’t based in Waterhoof City. It’d take him quite a bit of effort if he wanted to get rid of me. In comparison to him, it’s more important that I don’t offend you, Mr. Laine.”
Jasper asked with a crescent-eyed smile, “My power isn’t based in Waterhoof City either, though. My properties are gathered in the Southeast Province.”
Gerry laughed dryly. “After being shown the Gardner family’s tragic end, I would never dare to offend you, Mr. Laine.”
Jasper suddenly understood. Gerry was not terrified of Jasper, he was terrified of the little prince.
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