Chapter 1167

Corinne put down her fork and rested her chin on her hand. "I'm actually quite surprised you turned out cheerful and optimistic." Jason smiled. "Cheerful and optimistic? I guess. But you should know there's a lot of pressure that comes with being a successor. The training was so harsh that I didn't even get to enjoy my childhood. Not to mention, everyone treats me like I'm nothing just because I'm not the biological son. It was hard to make friends in the wealthy circle. When I first took over the company, the directors in the company were so angry that they couldn't wait for me to fail." Corinne nodded sympathetically. "I can imagine how hard it must've been for you back then. But aren't you glad you pushed through 'cause everyone has to bow to you now?" Jason smiled wryly. "They only do that to my face, but when my back is turned, they'll talk sh*t about me. Even Jeremy, Zeke, and Gerald think I'm beneath them. The only person in the world who treats me like an equal is Lucas." C