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 it is within our means,”

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

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,

a smile and attempted to open the door,

in, lan. We’ve been waiting

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

into the

seats on the couch,

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

a few things to discuss with you. Let me sort them out

placed his hands tightly on his lap, and

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