Chapter 2138

After some careful deliberation, Jaden decided he would much rather keep himself alive than keep his job.

"Mr. Cole, to be very honest with you, I don't know the true identity of our client either. The head of the Storm Serpent Society, Mr. Jolls himself, assigned this task to me without divulging any other information. He is probably the only person who knows who the client is."

It was at this point that Jaden felt Liam's glowering gaze on him. With a shudder, he added hastily, "Mr. Cole, although I do not know who the client is, I know he is from the capital. Judging from the way Mr. Jolls speaks about him, he is someone of immense power and influence in the capital.

"Mr. Cole. I've told you everything I know. I have nothing more to hide from you! Please spare me!"

Liam did not reply but instead scrutinized Jaden coldly, as though trying to determine if he was telling the truth or not.

Jaden, terrified that Liam would not believe him, raised his right hand in an oath and said