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.

conditions. We’ll try to satisfy him if

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 willing to spare no expense

for him apart from Kenneth. This was the first time lan had a formal meeting with

forced a smile and attempted

in, lan. We’ve been waiting for you,”

gaze. But as soon as he saw Kevan’s icy cold and prolound gaze, he immediately

pushed nim into the

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

‘M-Mr. Rogers. Is there anything

things to discuss with you. Let me sort

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