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

had gone to 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 willing to spare no expense and assemble the

Kevan and Cylan were also waiting for him apart from Kenneth. This was the

you have guests.” lan forced a smile and

been waiting

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

pushed nim into the living

the couch,

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

a few things to discuss with

on his lap, and

recent incident.” Kevan signaled Kenneth with his eyes, and Kenneth turned