Victory in Life
Chapter 515
"All right, I get it."
Jack replied in embarrassment when he heard the displeasure in Jasper's tone of voice.
Jasper sighed. "Most results aren't caused by one reason or person, Jack. Both you and I have their own flaws, and it's not too late for us to adjust to this opportunity."
"Don't think too much about this. I am well aware of your abilities. And now that you've been given a platform where you can come out and excel, I'm sure you'll do well."
Despite being a man in his 40s, Jack still felt his heart pounding at those words and replied sincerely, "Don't worry, Mr. Laine. I'll do my part well."
As soon as he returned to the hotel, Jasper was greeted with a surprising 'guest', although expected. Ian Hull's.
At the same rooftop bar, Lan sat facing the river and raised her wine glass towards Jasper who was walking over. He smiled cynically and began, "This is where you sat when you threatened me, right, Jasper?"
Jasper sat down on the chair opposite the lan and replied, "Threatening? I don't think I understand what you're saying. How can you accuse me of threatening when all I'm doing is telling the truth?"
"Although I must say that I'm impressed, Mr. Hull. You managed to find me so quickly. I guess your roots are rooted deep here in Waterhoof City after doing business for so long."
lan sneered. "Southeast Province is your territory, so I accept my defeat. But this time, you surrendered yourself to Waterhoof City on a silver platter!"
Jasper shrugged his shoulders calmly. "And you're so sure that you're going to succeed in devouring everything I have?"
lan laughed out loud. "You must have received the news, hmm? Let me tell you, it wasn't me who attacked you this time. This is the best part of the Haddock Chamber of Commerce that wants to get rid of you and your cunning parents!"
"And your investment company too. You'll soon receive news about someone reporting your investment firm using investments as a cover when you actually use them to evade taxes. You'll be investigated soon!"
Looking at the proud and arrogant face before his eyes, Jasper replied calmly, "Supermarket Schuler always obeys the industry regulations in terms of the products they sell. It is impossible for any goods or products to expire without the production date, qualification certificates, and manufacturing companies mentioned."
"With my investment company, well that's simpler. Every Somer Dollar I have is paid his taxes."
"I didn't make a mistake, so there's nothing I need to fear. You can't possibly think that this is all it takes to deal with me, right?"
lan sneered. His smile was still on his face, but his gaze turned cold. "Are you really stupid or are you just pretending to be stupid? Just because you didn't do it, doesn't mean you shouldn't be in charge here."
"After an investigation, even if supermarkets were found to be following industry regulations and your investment firm proved to be tax-averse, what would others think?"
"Reputation is not easy to build, but it only takes a few days for everything to collapse."
lan tilted her head to gulp down the red wine and spoke casually, "I don't need to use this trick to end the two of you. Customers just need to know that Schuler Supermarket has been investigated in advance for selling items that violate industry regulations."
"And entrepreneurs looking for investments just need to know that your company has been investigated for using investments as a cover to avoid taxes."
"These two rumors are enough to completely destroy your business credit."
lan leaned over to look at Jasper as she spoke and smiled sadly, "Otherwise why would I blatantly frame you? What are you gonna do?"