Victory in Life
Chapter 13
Penelope was surprised when she saw Jasper, but she reacted immediately.
Jasper must have been brought in by someone else. Otherwise, how could he appear at a high-class party with his abilities?
Penelope snorted while grinning. He walked towards Jasper on his own initiative. His haughty voice interrupted Jasper who was chatting with John and the others.
"Oh, Jasper, I didn't think you were here!"
This sentence instantly caught the attention of everyone around him.
John frowned and looked at Jasper.
However, Jasper remained indifferent.
“Pura-pretend cool!” Penelope sneered and said, “You are just a poor poor poor person. You came here to pretend to be rich?
"Listen yes, he's just a man who relies on women. He could only enter here because he found a rich woman. You are all great figures. Don't be fooled by it!"
Penelope sneered, thinking that Jasper was taken care of by Wendy whom she had seen that day!
Thinking of this, he became annoyed and looked at Jasper with disdain, wanting to see panic and fear on his face.
“Jasper, why don't you look in the mirror to see what you look like? Do you deserve to participate in this kind of event?
Jasper looked at Penelope's ugly face and said calmly, "If I don't deserve it, do you deserve it?"
Penelope curled her lips in disdain and said, “Of course. I was invited by Mr. Lewis himself. And what about you? Do you consider yourself superior just because you found a rich woman? I tell you, yes, you have lost the most basic dignity of a man!
“Jasper, do you not realize that lowly people will forever be lowly people? Even if you come with a rented suit, you are still lower!”
Penelope's tone was harsh and contemptuous.
Jasper, who was in the middle of a storm, was not as angry as Penelope had imagined. He's still very cold.
To Jasper, Penelope was just an unlucky fly that wouldn't leave her alone. He was a little annoying, and his intention to hurt her was just wishful thinking.
At this moment, the warm voice of a middle-aged man sounded.
"Penelope, what's wrong?" Hugh walked closer.
Looking at Hugh, the group of bosses who had talked and laughed with Jasper before all approached to greet him. John looked at Jasper apologetically before greeting him.
Hugh is strong at the moment. They couldn't afford to offend him.
"It's nothing. I met an acquaintance.”
Penelope looked at Jasper with a sneer, revealing a fearless aura that flowed from every inch of his body.
“This person is actually a poor person. He found a rich woman to bring him here. I was worried that the other bosses were fooled, so I told him.”
Jasper looked at Penelope and said calmly, "I was taken by someone else, but you came here by yourself?"
Penelope sneered and said, “Why are you comparing yourself to me? I was brought here by Mr. Lewis.”
Jasper is no stranger to Hugh Lewis. He is the most legendary stock god in town. Back then he used 2,000 dollars to enter the market that year and made twenty million in just a few years. Later, he founded Lantern Capital, which is considered to be the city's first financial company.
However, according to his memory, Hugh failed in various investments this year, which caused investors to lose confidence and withdraw from his company. Due to limited funds, Hugh made a desperate move and invested heavily in the Tycoon Industry and then.
Hugh lost everything and was sentenced to fourteen years in prison for illegal fundraising crimes.
Eventually, he committed suicide in prison and died.
Jasper heard he had more than twenty lovers. It was all ordinary lovers, excluding the women who were just for display.
“Are the people Mr Lewis brought in better than the others? Why are you better than me?” jasper said lightly.
Hearing this, Penelope stiffened her face and pointed at Jasper while chiding, “What do you mean? Mr. Lewis is a prominent figure. It was an honor for me to be invited by him. Trash like you selling yourself for this, you still act so arrogantly?
“How dare you not consider Mr Lewis? Jasper, I think you're really arrogant and breaking the law. For an ant like you, Mr. Lewis can crush you many times with just one finger.
"Enough."
Hugh glanced at Jasper before saying flatly, “Young people are always stupid, so I won't talk about this matter with you, but you must remember that you must be humble and careful when going out. Some people you can't touch.
“Alright, this is not the place for you. You should go now. Don't make me ask for security to kick you out.”
Penelope smiled triumphantly and said to Jasper, “Did you hear that? You want to go alone or want to be expelled?”
"Mr Lewis, I was the one who brought Jasper here.”
This time John spoke up, sweating profusely. After all, Jasper was introduced to him. If Jasper was really expelled, it would make it difficult for him.
"John, is he your friend?" Hugh frowned.
“This is my sister. He's quite capable. Some time ago, he was a mysterious retail investor in green bean futures in the country,” explained John.
This time, Hugh was really surprised.
In the financial circle, in addition to stocks, stock futures are inevitably a field that most people will try. Some time ago, the skyrocketing stock of green bean futures caused many people to become rich or bankrupt overnight.
He also participated, but unfortunately, he predicted the wrong direction and lost millions.
However, this young man before him was a retail investor who was rumored to create an account at the lowest price and sell it at the highest price. He even took tens of millions?
Even so ... What's the difference?
Thousands of funds, in Hugh's current eyes, were nothing. One successful speculation is nothing more than luck.
"So that's him, the rumored stock god."
Hugh laughed mockingly and said, “Young people are very capable now. Looks like parents like us should retire.”
His words praised Jasper, but implied hostility and humiliation.
As he said so, the expressions of the people became ambiguous.
Hugh is a recognized player in this market. Facing a young man who was in bloom like Jasper, he naturally felt disgusted at her.
It depends on how Jasper will answer.
"Mr Lewis is too kind" said Jasper lightly. Knowing Hugh was on Penelope's side, he said nonchalantly, “The capital market doesn't look at age. If you can earn money just because you're older, then all the old women and old men in the nursing home can become stock gods.”
Hugh narrowed his eyes as he looked at Jasper with a dangerous glint. He sneered, "Nobody has dared to talk to me like this for a long time!"
"Mr Lewis, you're my senior. I should have respected you,” said Jasper unhurriedly, “But I am quite familiar with the woman next to you. I was with him for a few years.”
The atmosphere in the crowd became quiet. Some admired Jasper for facing Hugh head-on, while some laughed at Jasper's indifference. However, in any case, they did not plan to interfere.
Jasper dared to say such a thing in front of Hugh. Did he taunt Hugh for playing around with his ex-girl? Is he looking to die?