Chapter 1574 Talk In Private
âIâve misheard?â Riley sneered. âAll of us heard it loud and clear. One of you had the audacity to equate Mr. Maupay to a stupid pig. I think he must be tired of living.â
âNo, no! Itâs all a misunderstanding. Weâre just asking if you need some pork. If you do need them, we⦠we can source them from a farmer and supply them to you at a discounted price. Itâs guaranteed to be fresh!â Davin explained.
Riley did not buy his nonsensical explanation. Snorting, he snarled, âAre you saying that youâre here to promote pork?â
âThatâs right. Weâre just promoters. By the way, we also want to discuss a potential collaboration with you,â answered Davin.
âMr. Maupay, they are acting extremely suspicious. You must not let them go easily!â Riley reminded Steven.
Steven nodded in agreement and said, âWe donât need pork here. But we do need some human flesh. I think you guys will serve as a good dinner.â
What a huge appetite he has! Davin thought.
âMr. Maupay, I donât think we are good enough for you. But give us half an hour to talk things through. After that, I guarantee youâll treat me to an extravagant meal,â he declared.
Steven scrutinized Davin as if the latter had lost his mind.
âWhat do you want to talk to me about? Get right to it now!â
Davin glanced at the large group of people in front of them, then Riley.
âMr. Maupay, there are too many people here. Can we go somewhere more private?â
While Steven was hesitating, Riley started dissuading him.
âMr. Maupay, they trespassed into our place. Surely, there is an ulterior motive behind their actions. Please do not fall into their trap. Remember, your plan is coming to fruition. At this juncture, you must exercise caution in every move you make.â
Steven thought his words made sense.
These people must have something to do with the Seet family, showing up at my place uninvited. Can it be that Evan sent them to assassinate me?
At that thought, he became increasingly wary.
âJust cut to the chase! Everyone here is part of the Maupay family. Thereâs no need for privacy,â he remarked.
A troubled expression appeared on Davinâs face. Uh, I donât think I can say it in the presence of Riley. Putting away the possibility of him denying the allegations, Iâm even more worried that he will attack while Iâm fumbling for words. After all, heâs a cunning and ruthless man.
âWhy are you keeping quiet? Are you feeling guilty? I suppose youâre not here to tell me anything but rather to do me harm.â
Davin was stupefied. I was worried that Riley would resort to violence and even take away my life, yet unexpectedly, Stevenâs concerned that Iâll harm him? What a cautious person!
âHow about I let your subordinate search my body? Once itâs confirmed that Iâm unarmed, we can talk in private. I donât have any weapons with me, so I canât harm you. With that, you can also feel at ease.â
âMr. Maupay, there are many ways to harm a person even without weapons. What if he has some hidden tools? From the looks of it, they did not come on goodwill!â Riley reminded Steven once again.
Steven sized Davin up before uttering, âLetâs put that matter aside first. Instead, Iâd like to know who you are. It looks like theyâre all your followers. Tell me your name!â
Davin hesitated. If I were to do as he says, and he finds out Iâm Evanâs brother, will he hate me too? He may even come after me directly!
âWhat? You donât even dare to tell me your name? Youâre from the Seet family, am I correct?â Steven stared at him and asked bluntly.
âMr. Davin, how does he know that youâre from the Seet family?â Saul asked curiously.
Davin shot him a look. âPerhaps Iâm as handsome as Evan. That must be why!â