Chapter 402:

The Potential Peril

Xander nodded after hearing Burnet’s words. “I know. I didn’t take it lightly when I worked for the Peridot Consortium over the past few years. I discovered that the force behind the Peridot Consortium is formidable.”

“Then why are you doing this?” Burnet scowled at him.

“Because it’s my duty as a disciple of Doomsday Base,” Xander explained. “Even if the Peridot Consortium is akin to hell, I must proceed if King and the chief instructor command me.”

Burnet gazed at Xander for a few seconds, then suddenly burst into laughter.

Xander had been coddled by their family since childhood. He was delicate and flawed in character, lacking both responsibility and a sense of purpose. His actions were always driven by whims.

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Despite two years of training at Doomsday Base, Xander still behaved like a pampered aristocrat. Burnet had assumed that the training was futile, as Xander showed no signs of progress.

Xander surprised him. He had been

learned bravery and understood his duties and responsibilities. Burnet realized that Marissa, as the chief instructor of Doomsday Base, had shaped Xander

one else could—turning Xander

Burnet sighed. “The chief instructor, Black

sudden praise, subconsciously raised his chin with pride and responded, “Absolutely. My chief instructor is my

Burnet laughed heartily.

always proclaimed that Burnet was his guiding light. Now, that had changed. Marissa had become his new

to influence so deeply. The young scion from the Hoffman family had turned into her most devoted advocate. Burnet acknowledged

powerless. He lowered his head and sent a message to Connor: “What exactly is going on between you

Hoffman, since when have you taken such an

not prying for the sake of curiosity. Tiffany Nash and my brother, Xander, have announced

responded immediately, “Where are you? Give me the

“Crystal Hotel,” Burnet replied.

came instantly. “I’ll

ceased messaging

an eyebrow, Burnet pondered the

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