Frank swallowed nervously.He could only hope Jeremy would be prudent enough not to incite Brandon’s wrath.Otherwise,they were in for some serious trouble Frank found solace in Brandon’s confident tone. However,a nagging concern quickly returned, causing him to furrow his brow.”But Natalie’s health is precarious at present.Any undue stress from Jeremy might precipitate a crisis beyond our prediction.”
At these words,Brandon,who had thus far been collected,narrowed his eyes,his expression darkening.He abruptly floored the accelerator, rushing toward the rendezvous point.
The sudden acceleration caused Frank to jolt against the back of his seat.Hurriedly clutching the nearby handrail,he stared at Brandon’s stern expression apprehensively.”Be careful!” Eyes fixed on the road,Brandon expertly maneuvered around the other vehicles,a fierce determination in his eyes.”I cannot permit any further harm to Natalie.Only by dealing with Jeremy swiftly can we prevent any future complications and ensure Natalie’s safety.”
Frank swallowed nervously.He could only hope Jeremy would be prudent enough not to incite Brandon’s wrath.Otherwise,they were in for some serious trouble Sixty minutes later,Brandon and Frank finally reached their intended destination, the luxurious vehicle pulling to a smooth halt before a private and exclusive club.
The instant Brandon emerged from the car,his figure captured the attention of Corinne,who had been vigilantly keeping watch at the club entrance.She immediately moved to welcome him,her entourage in tow.
Upon noting the unusual pallor on Brandon’s countenance,Corinne directed her gaze toward his waist,concern etched on her face.”Rumors of your injury have reached my ears,”she fretted.”Is it severe?Wouldn’t it be wise to rest and recuperate?”
Brandon,dismissing her without so much as a glance,proceeded to stride past her into the establishment.
Corinne,growing increasingly apprehensive, quickly seized his arm.”Halt!You cannot … “
Her words trailed off,leaving an ominous silence hanging in the air.She clenched his hand anxiously;her words stuck in her throat. Unfazed,Brandon retracted his hand,casting a penetrating look in Corinne’s direction.”What were you about to say?”
Corinne,her lips pressed into a tight line, glanced at her cohorts anxiously.She managed a strained smile,suggesting,”Your injury…You appear unwell.Perhaps you should reschedule your meeting with my grandfather to discuss business?”
As she articulated her concern,she subtly signaled to Brandon,unnoticed by her underlings,her eyes wide and an urgent whisper on her lips.“Turn back!It’s perilous here!”
She was recently privy to the clandestine alliance between Britton and Jeremy.She was aware that this rendezvous between Britton and Brandon had implications far beyond mere business negotiations.
Corinne’s affection for Brandon motivated her to prevent the meeting with her grandfather.
She had intended to warn him at the earliest opportunity,but Britton’s rendered her helpless.
Finally,she seized this chance to caution Brandon,praying that he wouldn’t remain obstinate and would heed her advice.
While trailing behind Brandon, Frank’s watchful eyes caught Corinne’s troubled expression.He surreptitiously observed the bodyguards,strategically positioned at every cormer inside the club’s grand hall,and whispered a warning to Brandon,”Has Britton enlisted the entire Darkmoon Assassin Group?
It’s clearly a trap.”
Dismissing the ominous setting with a derisive sneer,Brandon retorted,”I am eager to discover who’ll fall into it.”
With these words,he continued his march inside,ignoring Corinne’s desperate pleas.
Witnessing Brandon’s nonchalance incited a mix of anger and anxiety in Corinne.She promptly intercepted him,her voice stern.
“Halt!What leverage do you possess to negotiate with the Darkmoon Assassin Group?”
Upon hearing her,Brandon paused,bestowing a profound look on Corinne.He retorted cryptically,”My leverage?Your grandfather will soon comprehend its magnitude.”
Corinne was incensed by Brandon’s defiance and complete disregard for her cautionary hints. She inwardly cursed his stubbornness and taunted,”There are numerous men claiming to possess leverage.Yet,not all can negotiate business with my grandfather.”
Undeterred,Brandon dismissed Corinne’s jibe and confidently navigated his way through the club,following the suite number provided by Britton Corinne’s frustration escalated to the point that she yearned to restrain Brandon physically. Disregarding the disapproving glares of her underlings,she bluntly retorted,”You have previously betrayed the Darkmoon,thus making you a traitor in our midst.Are you so deluded as to believe that my grandfather would negotiate business with a traitor?”
Her provocative words caused Britton’s men to bristle with discomfort.They quicklyintervened, pulling her aside and chastising her,”Miss Scott,your grandfather has instructed you to maintain decorum.”
Upon witnessing this,Frank found himself rendered speechless,an involuntary pang of sympathy for Corinne surfacing.
It baffled him as to why the leader’s beautiful daughter,who could have any man at her beck and call,was besotted with the aloof Brandon.
While Frank mulled over the situation,they arrived at their designated suite.
Even though Brandon was acutely aware of the impending dangers,he fearlessly knocked on the door,declaring,”Mr.Scott,I have arrived.” Unable to prevent the inevitable,Corinne resignedly shot Brandon a heated glare,her silent protest lodged within her restrained silence.
“Come in.”Britton’s deep and aged voice resonated from within the private room. Brandon and Frank exchanged a glance and pushed the door open.
Inside the private room,Britton occupied the head of the table,leisurely savoring a warm cup of tea.Upon hearing the entrance,he glanced up briefly at the incoming individuals before resuming his focus on his drink.
“The tea in this club is quite good,”Britton remarked with a hint of satisfaction as he gently placed his teacup down.With an inviting smile on his face,he said,”Well,what’re you waiting for?Come in and make yourselves comfortable.”
The spacious room boasted an expansive area exceeding a hundred square yards,adorned with opulent decorations.Antiques worth millions of dollars were scattered all throughout the space,the floor covered with a limited edition wool carpet from a renowned brand.At the center of the room stood a long table crafted by a famous designer, complemented by an antique censer emitting a delicate and refreshing scent With a slight raise of his eyebrows,Brandon took in the lavish surroundings of the room and took a seat opposite Britton.
Since entering the private room,Frank’s heart had been racing.Br
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itton’s gaze made him feel like he was being evaluated solely for his monetary value,intensifying his anxiety.He quickly sat beside Brandon,remaining alert and aware of his surroundings.
Pursing her lips,Corinne glared at Brandon’s straight back and reluctantly sat next to Britton. With a subtle smile,Britton looked at Frank with his bright eyes and said,”You must be Dr. Watson,the one Brandon mentioned,am I right?”
Although Britton was nearly eighty years old,he exuded a vibrant energy.Having been in a position of power for decades,he possessed a commanding,intimidating presence.His sharp gaze was now fixed on Frank,instantly making him feel uneasy Fortunately,despite his nervousness,Frank had been in a lot high-pressure situations.He managed to maintain his composure and put on a calm smile,responding,”You can call me Frank.I’ve heard a lot about you,Mr.Scott.”
Just as Britton smiled and was about to speak, a waitress entered the room gracefully,serving the tea to its occupants With a smile,Britton raised his teacup to his lips,took a sip and said,”The tea is aromatic and exquisite.Give it a taste.”
Corinne’s expression changed.She picked up her teacup and took a sniff,after which,her face immediately turned sour.
“How dare you try to fool us with stale tea leaves in your warehouse?”Corinne slammed the cup onto the table and yelled.”Bring us a fresh pot of tea right away!”
Although Britton still wore a smile on his face, his eyes suddenly grew cold.He gave Corinne a sharp look and said with a feigned smile, “Since when did you become a tea connoisseur, Corinne?How can you tell the difference between fresh and stale tea leaves?”
Corinne felt a cold chill run down her spine when her eyes met Britton’s cold gaze.She bit her lip and stuttered,”Grandpa … “
“I have something important to discuss with Brandon.It would be best if you could excuse us for a while,”Britton continued with a smile. Corinne bit her lower lip tightly without saying anything,but refused to leave the room.
Britton indifferently shifted his attention from her and turned to Brandon and Frank with a big smile on his face.
“Brandon,the collaboration you mentioned this morning…”Britton said in a friendly tone, blowing gently on the steaming tea.”T’m very interested in working with Dr.Watson.If you have any specific requirements,I’ll do my best to meet them.After all … “
After a brief pause,Britton continued with a meaningful tone,”After all,you and I are close friends,aren’t we?”
Upon hearing this,a suggestive smile appeared on Brandon’s thin lips.”Don’t you know what I want?”
“Oh?”Taking a leisurely sip of his tea,Britton responded,”I really don’t know,Brandon.What do you want?Tell me.”
Brandon took a slow whiff of the tea and, instead of answering Britton’s question, commented casually,”This tea is really quite good.”
Upon seeing this,Britton chuckled and remarked,”Indeed.This is the finest green tea that I specially prepared for you and Dr.Watson. It holds great value,far surpassing ordinary tea in quality.”
Brandon,however,didn’t drink any of it.He instead placed the teacup down and nodded. “Thank you,Mr.Scott.”
“As long as we can work together,it’s my pleasure.”
Neither of the two men sincerely meant what they said.Frank and Corinne,however,feel that they had a productive discussion.