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

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

This was the first time lan had a

smile and attempted to open

lan. We’ve been waiting for you,”

and back were drenched in cold sweat. He struggled to raise his head and meet Kevan’s gaze.

nim into the living room

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

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

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

his hands tightly on his lap, and his nails

his eyes, and Kenneth turned on the TV and