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.
“Go find Kenneth again and ask him to state his conditions. We’ll try to satisfy him if it is within our means,” Xavier ordered.
Xavier had gone to great lengths to recruit Kenneth, 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 expense and
assemble the best team to ensure success.
So, lan followed Xavier’s orders and went 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, instinctively
taking a lew steps back.
“I visit another day since you have guests.” lan forced a smile and attempted to open the door, But Kenneth blocked his way.
‘Come in, lan. We’ve been waiting for you,” Kevan said softly.
lan’s palms and back were drenched in cold sweat. He struggled to raise his head and meet Kevan’s gaze. But as soon as he
saw Kevan’s icy cold and prolound gaze, he immediately averted his gaze. feeling quilly.
Kenneth pushed nim into the living room from behind.

Kevan and Dylan occupied the central seats on the couch, while Kenneth pressed lan to sit on the side.
lan’s voice was trembling as he spoke, ‘M-Mr. Rogers. Is there anything I can help you with?
Kevan smiled. “Well I do have a few things to discuss with you. Let me sort them out first.”
lan placed his hands tightly on his lap, and his nails even dug into his flesh.
“Let’s start with the most recent incident.” Kevan signaled Kenneth with his eyes, and Kenneth turned on the TV and gestured for
lan to watch.
Although lan had seen the footage on the TV many times before, this time, there seemed to be a slight difference. The 75-inch
screen displayed his face clearly, without any obstructions, Even the mole on the right side of his nose was sharply captured by
the camera.
“How did you get this video?” lan exclaimed in shock.
“We have more recordings as well. Keyan’s smile deepened. As he spoke, the TV screen changed again, showing two people
sitting in a luxurious private room in a restaurant.
“This is” lan gasped.
The entire process of his transaction with Mr. Simpson Jr. from WinterSky Entertainment was recorded. Every word they said
that day now echoed in his ears.
Soon, the screen switched again, this time showing him and Ron. There was no doubl that their conversation
“Enough!” lan covered his eyes as if doing so would make everything in front of him disappear. “What exactly do you want?”