Chapter 418 In What Position

“Why? Did they have a disagreement?” someone asked.

Aiden shot him a glance. “Do you even use the internet?”

“I do.”

“Didn’t

u see the news while back?

“What news?

Aiden pursed his lips, waving his hand in annoyance. “Forget it. If you haven’t seen it, then don’t bother. It’s irritating news.”

The guy’s curiosity was piqued, and he turned to ask his buddies what it was about.

However, everyone seemed reluctant to elaborate further, looking away as if it were some taboo subject.

Only one of them covered his mouth with his hand and whispered something into the guy’s ear.

The guy was immediately taken aback. “A dark–skinned kid? Doesn’t that mean Josiah… holy sh*t!”

“Would you keep it down?”

Aiden raised his voice to stop them. “Enough, let’s drop this topic. From now on, keep your mouths shut, got it?”

“Don’t worry, we get it. I see. That’s why Josiah has been out partying these few days. I was wondering why he suddenly changed his lifestyle after being virtuous and abstinent for over twenty years.”

Aiden scoffed, “You don’t know a thing, so just shut up! Josiah’s affair is none of your business-

He was cut off mid–sentence upon catching sight of Lysander standing behind him out of the corner of his eye while shaking his head. His complexion changed dramatically, and he stiffened before turning around. “You… Why are you here?”

Aiden’s voice was loud, and everyone present heard him–including Josiah and the girl who was learning how to play pool.

Josiah’s gaze barely lingered on Lysander before swiftly moving away, as if he didn’t know her at all. He continued tutoring the girl. “Your strike was a bit off earlier. You need to hit the center of the cue ball, like

this-”

eight–ball, which then sank precisely

girl looked at him with eyes full of

“Your

right, I’ll

her second

mark, failing to

cue

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straight, clearing his throat to mask his embarrassment. He then asked Lysander. “Did you come here

here to see Josiah. There’s something I need to

drew out his

transpired between these two, hoping he wouldn’t get caught in the

crossfire.

exchange between Aiden and Lysander. He didn’t even lift his head as he spoke to the

embarrassed. “How about you go about

table.

the matter? Don’t you want

was instantly drawn back by his gentle tone. “I

voice grew increasingly gentle as he said, “Let’s carry on then. I’ll be right here for you. You

I think that lady wants to talk to you…” the

the

girl glanced at Lysander, a bit flustered.

fell eerily silent, with only the crisp sound of the cue striking the

right. Josiah didn’t want to

was here asking for a favor/she took the initiative

“Josiah, let’s have a

girl spoke up, but was

right, strike

“Don’t hesitate, hurry.”

clearly didn’t want to have anything to do with Lysander, so the others dared not say a word either. They could only exchange glances, hoping for someone to break the awkward

came over to mediate. “Josiah is busy at the moment. Why don’t

he hastily told the service staff, “Bring this lady a

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