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Chapter 266 Off to Work

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last update Last Updated: 2022-03-21 17:00:08
Javier had been especially mindful of Arthur’s movements ever since the latter left his residence.

However, Arthur had been very quiet. Javier had heard nothing in the end, nor did Arthur even leave the island.

After Javier was done having dinner and taking a stroll around the island, Ciara discreetly asked, “Has he found out what you’re doing, Javier?”

Javier shook his head. “I don’t think so. Judging by his temper, he should have probably stirred something up for us to see by now if he had seen through my plans. The fact that he hasn’t made a single move can only mean he’s beginning to plot something. The longer he remains quiet, the deeper his schemes.”

Ciara acknowledged and said, “It’s just like the story about the viper and the dog that the old fox would always tell me.”

Zephiel had indeed told this story to both Javier and Ciara when they were little.

Ciara had forgotten most of the story, but she could still vaguely remember that it was about how the viper remained sile
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