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-”

struck, colliding with the black eight–ball, which then sank precisely into the corner.

with eyes full of admiration. “You’re

cue. “Your turn to give it

right, I’ll

second attempt

mark, failing to even

cue ball.

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considerably and stood up straight, clearing his throat to mask his embarrassment. He then asked Lysander. “Did you come here to play pool or to

here to see Josiah. There’s something I

out his words,

that transpired between these two, hoping he

crossfire.

didn’t even lift his head

felt a bit embarrassed. “How about you go about your business? I’ll go practice on

table.

Don’t you want to learn

girl’s attention was instantly drawn back by

grew increasingly gentle as he said, “Let’s carry on then. I’ll be right here for you. You need to be confident in yourself.”

talk to you…” the

the center of the white ball. “Look, aim here.”

girl glanced at Lysander, a bit flustered. “O–Okay.”

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

right. Josiah didn’t want to see

was here asking for a favor/she took

said, “Josiah, let’s

girl spoke up, but was once

you’ve got your aim right, strike with confidence,” he said.

“Don’t hesitate, hurry.”

Lysander, so the others dared not say a word either. They could only exchange glances, hoping for someone to break the awkward silence.

at the moment. Why don’t you go and

waiting for Lysander’s response, he hastily told the service

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