Sweet Subterfuge

“You’ve been following me for so long, and yet, you’re still so useless.” Xavier sneered and cast a disdainful glance at lan while leisurely puffing on his cigar. “I’ll handle this matter. Just keep your mouth shut, and don’t go around talking about it,” Xavier said confidently.

lan immediately fell relieved with Xavier’s assurance but hesitated a little before speaking again, “Oh, by the way. Mr. Seymour, there’s still no progress with Kenneth-

Xavier’s expression changed upon hearing that, and he slammed the table hard. “How care he show us attitude when we’re being gracious to him.”

lan trembled with fear and quickly explained, “He said that his pride was hurt when madam I mean, Yvette slapped him. He can’t swallow his pride.”

“That damn bitch!” Xavier’s anger shifted back to Yvetle. “I regret not killing her!”

lan kept his head down, standing quietly at the side, afraid to say anything that might provoke Xavier.

It took a while for Xavier to calm down.

him to state his conditions. We’ll try to satisfy him

great lengths to recruit Kenneth, who had an irreplaceable position in the entertainment industry. Xavier did not lack money. Rather, he lacked a blockbuster movie to make his comeback. He was

This was the first time lan had a formal meeting with the two, and he immediately became

another day since you have guests.” lan forced a smile and attempted to open the

waiting for you,” Kevan said

were drenched in cold sweat. He struggled to raise his head and meet Kevan’s gaze. But as soon as he saw Kevan’s icy cold and prolound gaze, he immediately averted

nim into the living room

seats on the couch, while Kenneth pressed lan to sit

as he spoke, ‘M-Mr. Rogers. Is there anything I can help you

smiled. “Well I do have a few things to discuss with you. Let me sort

hands tightly on his lap, and his nails even dug into

Kevan signaled Kenneth with his eyes, and Kenneth turned