Chapter 545:

“Why?” Burnet inquired.

“It must be because the feud between Doomsday Base and Peridot Consortium is beyond reconciliation,” Connor elaborated. “Discovering Black Mallow’s identity won’t pave the way for negotiations. Why do you continue to pursue this?”

Burnet mulled over Connor’s remarks and then nodded in silent agreement. He had long understood the gravity of the situation but clung to the hope that negotiation might solve the problem. Yet, neither side was inclined to compromise.

After a brief pause, Burnet exhaled deeply. “So, it’s inevitable that Black Mallow and Clarissa will be in a mortal combat, correct?”

Connor affirmed with a nod. Marissa’s behaviors had made this quite clear.

Then, he cast Burnet a meaningful glance. Burnet had just confided that he would stand with Clarissa should she and Black Mallow be thrust into mortal combat. Since Connor was Marissa’s partner, his allegiance lay with Black Mallow, setting the stage for an eventual conflict between him and Burnet.

Reflecting on this, Connor stood and made his way to the wine cabinet, selecting a bottle of fruit juice and filling two glasses.

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asthma acted up today, so alcohol is off the table. Let’s toast with

Burnet; both were driven by

Burnet smiled wryly. “You’re making

his juice, showing his empty glass to Burnet as a sign

took a leisurely sip of his juice, commenting, “This is quite

shared many years of friendship, and this juice brings back memories of our camaraderie. It’ll be sad not to enjoy such

with a penetrating look. “Connor, is there something you

there is, but now is not the

his glass with fruit juice

underlying tension, he chose not to push Connor for explanations. If Connor

and

as well. “I’ll

Connor had never before shown such formality. Typically, Burnet would come and go as he pleased, with little fanfare from Connor.

Burnet pondered but could not pinpoint the change. As they had shared past brushes with death, trivial issues had never threatened their bond, including business

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