Chapter 111

Howser frowned, glancing at Preston. "You're concerned about my safety? What trouble do you think I could cause? Why did you bring so many people just to surround my young friend? What exactly do you intend to do?"

It was not Preston's arrival with a group of people that irritated Howser. What truly irked him was that Preston, upon arrival, indiscriminately surrounded Liam without any clarification. It made him, already burdened with guilt, feel even more embarrassed.

Preston hastily tried to smooth things over, smiling apologetically. "Isn't it because quite a few people have been coming to you for favors lately?"

Preston waved his hand, prompting over a dozen black-clad men behind him to step back once again.

Howser snorted coldly, no longer paying attention to Preston. He looked at Liam instead, his face once again showing a hint of apology.

"Young friend, I sincerely apologize for involving you again."

"It's fine."

Liam played with a leaf in his hand, shaking his head light