Life at The Top novel Chapter 517

Jasper merely chuckled when confronted with Ian’s anger. “I’m sorry, I don’t think I understand what you mean.”

Ian slammed his palm on the table with a loud bang, causing the snacks and wine on the table to splash and scatter all over the floor.

“Stop pretending to look innocent, Jasper. You were the one who leaked the news to the ICBS, right?! How else would they know about what’s happening in Harbor City if you didn’t tell them?!

“Now they’re asking me to repay the loan immediately too! Why else would they react so quickly if you hadn’t done anything?!”

Ian glared at Jasper ruthlessly. Fury burned bright red in his chest, and he wanted to throw Jasper into the Harpoon River to feed the fishes.

Jasper shrugged and replied coolly, “I have nothing to do with the bank and your loan.

“The bank recognizes that you broke the law and they want you to repay the loan in advance. That’s a matter between you and the bank. What does it have to do with me?”

Ian glared at Jasper coldly. If a look could kill, Jasper would have died thousands of times in Ian’s hands by now.

“Don’t be so proud, Jasper. It’s just a two billion Somer Dollar loan!

“I’m Ian Hull, there’s no way I’d be stopped by a mere two billion loan. If you think you can win me like this, then you can f*cking dream on!”

Jasper finally made a move in the face of Ian’s words.

Ian watched Jasper arrogantly, waiting for a reaction.

He saw Jasper slowly pull out a document and place it on the table.

‘Land Ownership Transfer Agreement.’

Ian’s pupils contracted.

“I just bought a plot of land a few hours ago. Coincidentally, the commercial building for G.S. Trading Export Limited Company happens to sit on that plot of land.”

Jasper smiled at Ian as the other’s expression pulled tautly and became horrifyingly dark. “I think I just became your landlord.”

At that moment, Ian’s heart constricted.

The last thing he expected was for Jasper to find a way to completely uproot him.

This plot of land belonged to the ICBS, which was intending to sell it.

Ian was well aware of the fact.

A few months ago, Ian even contacted the ICBS to purchase this plot of land as he believed that this plot of land would only appreciate.

Even if it did not appreciate, it was still the plot of land his office building sat on and he would not make a loss.

However, the ICBS had yet to make a decision back then, nor had they agreed on a price yet, so the matter was left alone.

“I’d start thinking about how I’m supposed to defend myself if I were you, not sit here daydreaming.

“The moment your smuggling case is proven at Harbor City, your future will be set in place and there’ll be nowhere for you to run. What makes you think you’re the one winning here?”

Ian chortled and replied, “That’s why I said you’re too naive, Jasper. So what if they find out? You think that means I’ll have to pay the price?

“It’s just 600 million, I can afford to lose it! I still have the Haddock Chamber of Commerce. I’m still a member, and I can still start all over again!”

“And as for the smuggling you’re accusing me of, I don’t know what you’re talking about. I hand every business transaction in my company to my confidant. Of course, he’ll have to go to jail for breaking the law. But what does that have to do with me?”

Ian stared at Jasper and tried to find even a shred of disappointment or frustration on his expression. However, he gave up in the end, for there was no shift in Jasper’s expression after Ian’s words.

“You’re too naive, Jasper. What makes you think I’d do those things myself? I had already found myself a scapegoat in the very beginning. So what if they find out? It won’t affect me anyway.

“Your plans… are futile!

“I am Ian Hull. I’ve been in the business world for decades. What makes you think a 20-year-old brat like you can compete with me, huh?”

Ian suppressed the anger within him and sneered coldly.

Jasper merely smiled and took the contract on the table before stating calmly, “Please do start thinking about moving, Mr. Hull.”