Chapter 609
Sweet Subterfuge
âYouâve been following me for so long, and yet, youâre still so useless.â Xavier sneered and cast a disdainful glance at lan while leisurely puffing on his cigar. âIâll handle this matter. Just keep your mouth shut, and donât go around talking about it,â Xavier said confidently.
lan immediately fell relieved with Xavierâs assurance but hesitated a little before speaking again, âOh, by the way. Mr. Seymour, thereâs still no progress with Kenneth-
Xavierâs expression changed upon hearing that, and he slammed the table hard. âHow care he show us attitude when weâre being gracious to him.â
lan trembled with fear and quickly explained, âHe said that his pride was hurt when madam I mean, Yvette slapped him. He canât swallow his pride.â
âThat damn bitch!â Xavierâs anger shifted back to Yvetle. âI regret not killing her!â
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.
âGo find Kenneth again and ask him to state his conditions. Weâll try to satisfy him if it is within our means,â 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 Xavierâs orders and went to Kennethâs 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.
âI visit another day since you have guests.â lan forced a smile and attempted to open the door, But Kenneth blocked his way.
âCome in, lan. Weâve been waiting for you,â Kevan said softly.
lanâs palms and back were drenched in cold sweat. He struggled to raise his head and meet Kevanâs gaze. But as soon as he saw Kevanâs 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.
lanâs voice was trembling as he spoke, âM-Mr. Rogers. Is there anything I can help you with?
Kevan smiled. âWell I do have a few things to discuss with you. Let me sort them out first.â
lan placed his hands tightly on his lap, and his nails even dug into his flesh.
âLetâs start with the most recent incident.â 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.
âHow did you get this video?â lan exclaimed in shock.
âWe have more recordings as well. Keyanâs smile deepened. As he spoke, the TV screen changed again, showing two people sitting in a luxurious private room in a restaurant.
âThis isâ 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 âEnough!â lan covered his eyes as if doing so would make everything in front of him disappear. âWhat exactly do you want?â