"Why are you here?" Timothy looked down at the woman in his arms, Shauna, with a puzzled expression. Seeing her standing there dumbfounded, he frowned and asked, "How long are you planning to stay in my arms?"Shauna's face turned crimson as she quickly scrambled out of his embrace, flustered. She tried to calm her emotions, tucking her hair behind her ears before stammering with a flushed face, "I… I came to see if you were okay."Timothy rolled his eyes. "What could possibly happen to me? You came to laugh at me, didn't you?"Shauna froze for a second. The next moment, her eyes welled up with tears, catching Timothy completely off guard."Hey, what's wrong with you?" Timothy scratched his head, utterly baffled by her sudden reaction.A second later, Shauna, eyes red and brimming with tears, said, "Timothy, is that really what you think of me?""What now?" Timothy felt his scalp tingle, completely confused by Shauna's behavior. She seemed like a totally different person.Chokin
Shauna nodded, her eyes red. The once beautiful features of her face now held a pitiful charm. She had always been an attractive woman, pursued by countless men. In this moment of vulnerability, she was less irritating to Timothy."Where's Mavis?" Timothy asked.Shauna bit her lip. "She went to find Cassian. She just called me a moment ago; she should be here soon.""Cassian?" Timothy frowned. What was she doing looking for him? Didn't she know there was tension between them?Timothy felt a mix of anger and absurdity. Why was she making such a fuss about seeking this or that person when there was no real issue?Shauna glanced at him, then asked, "How did you manage to escape unscathed?"Timothy pursed his lips. "Why not? They're just a bunch of punks. They're weak and easy to handle."Shauna blinked, her eyes taking on a peculiar expression. Stealing a glance at his physique, she noted he was quite fit. As those thoughts crossed her mind, her cheeks flushed slightly, but an unse
Cassian felt a twinge of disbelief. Shouldn't Timothy have been incapacitated and tossed into the sea by now? Yet, here he was, appearing unscathed. Despite his internal thoughts, Cassian maintained a cheerful facade. "Timothy, I'm so glad to see you're alright."Timothy glanced at Cassian, immediately detecting the malice lurking behind his friendly demeanor. He didn't want to engage further and replied lightly, "Oh, thanks for your concern."At this moment, Mavis turned to Timothy with a serious expression. "We really need to thank Mr. Kramer today. If it weren't for him, you might not have made it out."Cassian was momentarily taken aback, not understanding Mavis's words. "Thank me for what?"Mavis smiled and said, "Well, for using your connections to rescue Timothy. This bar has a complicated background. My grandfather's influence couldn't even help, but it appears that you have quite the connections. We're truly grateful!"Cassian blinked in surprise, then realized Mavis mi
Cassian's face turned ashen as he quickly halted in his tracks, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "No need for that… It's really inconvenient today! I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now!" With that, he wrenched himself free from Timothy's grip and hurriedly jumped back into the car.Mavis looked puzzled, thinking, "What's wrong with Cassian? His behavior is so strange."As the car window rolled down, Cassian regained his confident demeanor and smiled at Mavis. "Mavis, if you need anything in the future, just ask. I'll be there to help!""Thank you!" Mavis replied sincerely, watching as the Maserati drove away. Timothy then scoffed, "He really knows how to brag. I guess bluffing doesn't cost him anything.""Who are you talking about?" Mavis narrowed her eyes, frowning. "Are you talking about Cassian?"Timothy remained silent, which Mavis took as an affirmation. "No matter what, he really helped us out today by rescuing you. How can you say he's just braggin
Mavis shot Timothy a furious glare before slamming the car door shut. "Hey, what's wrong, dear?" he called after her."I don't want to talk to you! Goodbye!" she huffed, striding away with her bag, leaving behind a waft of her fragrance.Timothy could only smile wryly. It seemed that without some strategic moves, he wouldn't be able to bridge the gap with Mavis. He quickly sent a message to Arlo, asking him to mention the idea of him living together with Mavis. Strengthening their relationship was one reason, but there was another reason he hadn't disclosed—he had an instinct that Mavis's uncle, Hugh, and his family were not as simple as they appeared. There might be a mole in the Jefferson family, and he needed to ensure Mavis's safety.After sending the message, Timothy hummed a tune as he left.No. 1, Dragoncrest Manor was completely dark by the time he returned. It appeared that his parents and sister had already gone to bed. As he contemplated the plans for the next day,
Joseph sighed and said, "It wasn't my old comrade who answered the phone, but a young woman. She said my old friend isn't home and asked us to come another day."Timothy frowned but remained silent. That didn't make much sense. Why wouldn't his phone be with him if he wasn't home? It was obvious they weren't very welcome. Joseph's face dimmed slightly—he had a feeling what this meant.Cora, standing nearby, shot him a bitter smile. "Could it be that your friend doesn't want us to visit him, dear?"Joseph smiled wryly. "But I already talked to him about it. He seemed happy to have us over. I didn't expect it to turn out like this—"Before he could finish, the phone rang again. Joseph quickly glanced at it and answered. On the other end came a hearty, strong voice, clearly from an older man."Hey, Joseph! I'm so sorry about earlier. My granddaughter picked up the phone—she knows no better and has no tact. Please don't take any offense! Where are you now? My wife and I have been wait
Timothy raised an eyebrow. After years of training, he could easily read people's personalities at a glance. Though the woman appeared warm and beautiful, he had noticed her quick glance at his family, revealing a hint of disdain. He sensed that she might be the type to look down on the poor and favor the wealthy. Nonetheless, he kept quiet, following his parents silently. The woman was the first to speak, smiling as she greeted them. "You must be Joseph and family?"Joseph smiled nervously. "Yes… that's us.""Come in, come in. Zayn has been waiting for you for a while!"As soon as they stepped inside, a hearty laugh filled the room. A lean elderly man, full of energy and dressed in an army green shirt, strode over with a beaming smile."Joseph!""Zayn!" Joseph, equally excited, grasped the old man's hand tightly.Tears glistened in Zayn's eyes as he held onto Joseph's hand, refusing to let go. "Joseph! It's been ten years since we last saw each other! A whole decade!"Emoti
The atmosphere grew tense as Joseph and Cora exchanged uneasy glances, unsure how to respond.Just then, Zayn frowned and shot an annoyed look at Winnie. "What are you asking about? His job is classified. You can't just ask about it!"He turned back to Joseph, smiling apologetically. "Sorry about that, Joseph. My wife didn't mean anything by it. She was just concerned."Hearing it was classified, Winnie's heart skipped a beat. That had to mean he was some big shot. She quickly smiled. "Yes, Joseph, don't take it the wrong way. If it's inconvenient to talk about, no problem. I tend to speak without thinking sometimes."Joseph gave a forced smile and glanced at Cora. He let out a soft sigh and said, "Zayn, to be honest, I left that job a few years after returning home.""You left?" Zayn was surprised. "Why did you leave? Back then, that position had a lot of potential. I remember when I ventured into business, I was even a bit jealous of you!"Suddenly, Zayn's face lit up as if he