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.

to state his conditions. We’ll try to satisfy him if it

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

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

have guests.” lan forced a smile and attempted to

waiting for

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

the living

seats on the couch, while Kenneth pressed lan to sit

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

to

his hands tightly on his lap, and his nails

his eyes, and Kenneth turned on the TV