Chapter 775 The Mastermind's Plans

"Something went wrong with the batch of goods you wanted," the butler said tentatively, afraid of angering the other man. "The topic is also trending online. They're saying that a church was honoring invaders of our country."

The hunchbacked old man clenched his fists tightly upon hearing that. His breathing became louder, audible even from a distance.

"Leave, close the door, and allow no one to enter. I have some matters to attend to."

The butler bowed slightly, saying, "Yes, sir." He ventured carefully, "What if the young master came? When he came to your study last time, he seemed to have—"

"My study? Why would he be there?" The old man stood up straight, looking at his butler with his sunken eyes. "Did he notice?"

The butler shook his head. "No, no! I distracted him before he could enter the room."

The old man was silent for a while. "Keep an eye on him and see if he's acting out of the ordinary recently."

"Yes, sir." The butler took his leave.

The old man didn't get back