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.

again and ask him to state his conditions. We’ll try to satisfy him if it is within our means,”

lengths to recruit Kenneth, who had an irreplaceable position in the entertainment industry. Xavier did not lack money. Rather, he

and went to Kenneth’s house again. However, Kevan and Cylan were also waiting for him apart from Kenneth. This was the first time lan had a formal meeting with the two, and he immediately became nervous,

day since you have guests.” lan forced a smile and attempted to open the door, But Kenneth blocked his

We’ve been waiting for you,” Kevan

to raise his head and meet Kevan’s gaze. But as soon as he saw Kevan’s icy cold and prolound

the living room from

occupied the central seats on the couch, while Kenneth pressed lan to sit

was trembling as he spoke, ‘M-Mr. Rogers. Is there anything I can

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

placed his hands tightly on his lap, and his nails even

with the most recent incident.” Kevan signaled Kenneth with his eyes, and Kenneth turned on the TV and gestured