Chapter 998
“Yeah. I had this wine stored here from a client event because we didn’t finish it,” Jasper said. Then, he picked up the wine in front of him. He glanced at it and set it down again.
He continued, “I’m not used to this kind of wine.”
Devin sneered as he mocked, “You’re not used to a wine that’s worth 20 thousand? You must have had too much cider, right?”
He thought Jasper was bluffing, so he was awaiting his downfall. Meanwhile, others were also snickering quietly. Just then, the hotel manager appeared, pushing a cart with a bottle of wine.
With everyone’s attention fixed on him, the manager carefully presented the bottle to Jasper.
The manager asked, “Mr. Asher, shall I open it?” Jasper nodded.
The manager expertly opened the bottle, creating a sense of ceremony. Everyone in the room was taken aback, staring wide-eyed at the bottle in the manager’s hands.
Imogen didn’t drink alcohol and was unfamiliar with wine, so she didn’t know its price. The only thing she knew was that the reaction of these people was too exaggerated.
Imogen looked at the wine, leaned close to Jasper, and asked quietly, “How much is this wine?”
Jasper replied, “It’s not expensive at all, but you can’t buy it even if you have money, which is why they’re so shocked.”
Oh… Imogen believed him without question. The manager poured a small amount of wine into a glass and handed it to Jasper. Jasper took it and passed it to Imogen.
Imogen quickly pushed it back. She said, “I don’t drink.”
Jasper pursed his lips as he smiled softly. He asked the others, “Anyone who wants a drink, just let the manager know, and he’ll pour you a glass.” Eyeing the 70 thousand bottle of wine, Devin lost his confidence. He gulped and pursed his lips. Then, he asked, “Is this your client’s wine?” Jasper took a sip before asking with a smile, “Are you saying this hotel is embezzling their clients’ property?”
Everyone fell silent. A bottle of wine that was worth 70 thousand was something even the hotel owner wouldn’t dare to misuse.
After Jasper had his drink, the arrogance of the group dissipated. Their voices softened, and their previously superior demeanor disappeared.
The manager went around offering
the wine, but no one dared to accept
it. They feared they might have to
split the cost of such an expensive bottle.
Returning to Jasper’s side, the manager asked, “Mr. Asher, should we store the wine or would you like to take it with you?”
Jasper asked Imogen, “Does your dad drink?”
Imogen replied, “Yes, he does.”
“Then let’s take it home for him.”
“Sure,” Imogen immediately agreed.
Since she thought the wine wasn’t expensive and Jasper could afford it, she didn’t want to spoil the mood.
As the manager packed the wine, Jasper turned to him and said, “Give them a 50% discount on their bill.”
“Sure, Mr. Asher,” the manager responded respectfully.
Everyone was stunned. Their perception of Imogen’s husband as a salesman was completely altered.
He was handsome, drank 70
thousand dollar wine, and was able
to command the city’s most luxurious hotel that was owned by the richest man, Zach, to give a discount so easily? Who exactly was this man?
The subtle yet powerful, show of status left Devin and the others who had mocked Imogen earlier feeling embarrassed. They had mocked her for marrying poorly, but nowat was clear they were the stupid ones.
Feeling the sting of the earlier comments, the atmosphere became awkward. At that moment, some very observant classmates approached Jasper.
They asked with respect, “Mr. Asher, could I add you as a friend?”
“I’m thinking of buying a house soon. Could we exchange contacts?”
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