Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

"Madam Alyssa, the land auction process is messed up in Tsulu. Don't you agree?" Xavier took the opportunity to praise Jasper to the heavens, "Fortunately, our wise Mr. Beckett brought up the issues to Mr. Jonah, just in time to turn things around. Mr. Jonah would suffer a greater loss if the construction kicked off."

"Xavier, are you implying that Jonah isn't as wise?" Alyssa crossed her arms and directed an imitating gaze at Xavier. The latter tensed up and clarified, "M-Madam, please don't misunderstand! That wasn't what I meant!"

"Xavier, watch your mouth." Jasper cast a piercing glance in Xavier's way. "He who talks much errs much. Remember, your bonus..."

Xavier was even more intimidated by Jasper's subtle threat on his bonus.

To err was human nature, and the same applied to businessmen. Jasper wasn't born with keen business acumen. It was the cumulation of experience from years of running the Beckett Group and making various mistakes along the road.

He was slightly more knowledgeable about Tsulu than Jonah, which happened to be of help.

he struggled

buyer, they were looking for a victim. To their

as a peace offering to the Schmidts. Was that why you called up Jonah and had him hurry over with the agreement of

"I

a businessman, you could consider running scam operations. I'm sure

"Well, I did not lie to Josh Schmidt. All I did was to lure him. It was totally up to him to take the bait or not. We had never pressured him into anything. If he truly cared for David, he could

jabbed him in the chest. Then, she added, "Your plan has a few flaws. Josh Schmidt could send his team for

because he was in a difficult spot in the Schmidt Group. Plus, he's impatient and greedy for success. No doubt, he'd walk into the

to him. All he cares is to reestablish his reputation.