Kyson chuckled.
âIâm Colbyâs godfather.
Nathan asked me to be here.
I have more reason to be here than you.
â
Startled, Sonny glanced at Nathan, who walked ahead without turning around, implicitly confirming Kysonâs words.
With a mischievous grin, Sonny patted Kysonâs shoulder.
âNot bad.
Gaining Nathanâs trust must mean youâve changed.
â
Kyson coldly brushed off Sonnyâs hand.
âLetâs not dwell on the past.
If you keep bringing it up, donât blame me for arguing all night.
â
With an evil smile, Kyson added, âYour subordinates might like to hear about your skeletons hidden in the cupboard.
â
Sonny glared but remained silent.
The atmosphere grew tense.
Nathan, leading the way, suddenly turned and asked, âAre you here to argue or work? If you donât get along, Iâll let you two fight once this is over.
The loser will keep quiet.
â
Kysonâs dashing face froze, saying nothing.
Raising his eyebrows, Sonny followed both of them to the Bureau, joking, âGood idea.
Mr.
Shaw, youâre the former boss of the Secret Investigation Department, so you must be good at fighting.
When shall we compete?â
Though heâd never fought Kyson, Sonny had been practicing for the past year, while Kyson had been abroad, where his fighting skills might have deteriorated as compared to before.
Sonny felt confident that he could win.
He thought Kyson wouldnât agree, but to his surprise, Kyson replied calmly, âFine.
Once Colbyâs matter is settled, Iâll spar with you.
But weâll gamble.
Itâll be more interesting.
â
With a meaningful glance, Kyson quickened his pace to catch up with Nathan.
Sonny snorted at Kysonâs back.
âDo you really think you can beat me?â
Kyson walked confidently, his delicate face exuding both righteousness and mischief.
Seeing their interest in betting, Nathan added, âSonny, if you lose, itâll disgrace the Bureau and the Payne family.
Youâll return to the training camp for seven days and get ten lashes at the Payne family residence.
â
Sonny was stunned.
His boss was harsh.
Heâd never been punished since joining the Payne family.
âI wonât lose.
If I do, I donât deserve to be deputy director,â
Sonny declared firmly.
Kyson remained silent, his deep blue eyes casually exuding confidence.
He was certain he wouldnât lose in a fight with Sonny.
The men followed Nathan into the office.
Looking at Sonny, Nathan instructed, âCheck the batch, time, and delivery of Augason Groupâs milk powder to the Payne family.
I need the details for each can used by Colby and Destinee.
â