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.

He had been masking his true growth.

had learned bravery and understood his duties and responsibilities. Burnet realized that Marissa, as the chief instructor of Doomsday Base, had shaped Xander into the man he was today. He

what no one else could—turning Xander into a

“The chief instructor, Black

with

Burnet laughed heartily.

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

The young scion from

and sent a message to Connor: “What exactly is going on between you and Tiffany? Is your marriage just

replied promptly, “Mr. Hoffman, since when have you taken

prying for the sake of curiosity. Tiffany Nash and my brother, Xander, have announced they

immediately, “Where are you? Give me the

“Crystal Hotel,” Burnet replied.

instantly. “I’ll

he ceased messaging

eyebrow, Burnet

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