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.

We’ll try to satisfy him if it is within

industry. Xavier did not lack money. Rather, he lacked

and went to Kenneth’s house again. However, Kevan and Cylan were also waiting for him apart from Kenneth. This was the

since you have guests.” lan forced a smile and

waiting for you,” Kevan said

back 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 his gaze. feeling

pushed nim into the

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

voice was trembling as he spoke, ‘M-Mr. Rogers. Is

a few things to discuss with

his hands tightly on his lap, and his

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