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,

a seat he greeted them

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

turn out as

suit and shiny back shoes, Xavier appeared well-kept with his salt-and-pepper hair meticulously combed back. Compared to other people younger than him, he had a fuller hairline, making

suite, Lewis was astonished when he saw

that Xavier hadn’t reached a dead end yet In that case, he would

to Frank. With an ingratiating smile and cager gaze, he completely lost

bush with pleasantries. After introducing himself, he went straight

it with a wave of his hand and corrected Xavier’s statement. “No, I’m not interested in investing in the company per se! I want to

added. “After all, I also want to

embaras sment appeared on Xavier’s face

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