Sweet Subterfuge

Lewis had already instructed Frank on what to say and do when he met Xavier.

That day. Frank brought a trusted associate with him, who was disguised as a translator,

On the other hand, Xavier appeared with his loyal assistant, lan, who had stayed by his side from the beginning.

The location of their meeting was in an executive suite at the Regal Dynasty Hotel where Frank was staying. Lewis didn’t dare lo book Frank a room at the Winston Hotel for fear that Xavier would suspect foul play.

Lewis had his men set up hidden cameras In Frank’s room beforehand, and everything happening in the room would be simultaneously transmitted to Lewis’ computer in the adjacent suite.

Frank was wearing a discreet earpiece that was connected to Lewis so that he could direct Frank’s every move without much difficulty.

Following Lew’s’ instructions, Frank received Xavier politely but without excessive enthusiasm,

Xavier and lan to take a seat he greeted them

had never even heard of his name. His knowledge of Xavier was solely based on Lewis’s brief introduction. In Frank s imagination, Xavier would appear disheveled and downtrodden, just like any aiher person on

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hair meticulously combed back. Compared to other

Lewis was astonished when he saw Xavier as

it seemed that Xavier hadn’t reached a dead end yet In

in the film industry worldwide always held a blind admiration for Tinsellown and Xavier was no exception. He was clearly much more enthusiastic compared to Frank. With an ingratiating smile and cager gaze, he completely lost the arrogance and pomposity that he exhibited previously when he

bush with pleasantries. After introducing himself, he went straight to the point, I heard

Xavier’s statement. “No, I’m not interested in investing in

“After all,

blush of embaras sment appeared on Xavier’s face as he

wants to make money. No one