Chapter 361

The assistant standing behind the man noticed Ronald and quickly whispered something in his ear.

At the words, the man handed off his pool cue, turned around with a broad, welcoming smile, and strode over to Ronald, extending his hand.

"Mr. Quinn, I didn't think you'd actually show up."

Ronald glanced at the outstretched hand but didn't shake it. Instead, he said coolly, "Mr. Bernie, you know why I'm here. I'm here to collect what Lancelot left with you."

No pleasantries, no small talk, Ronald cut straight to the point. He could sense Stella's discomfort in this setting.

Bernie raised an eyebrow, his grin widening, making his scruffy beard shift slightly.

"Ha, Lancelot, huh? Mr. Quinn, why don't we discuss this over here?"

The emphasis on "discuss" made it clear to Ronald that retrieving the item wouldn't be straightforward.

Bernie gestured toward a nearby couch and led the way. He sank into it casually, and within moments, a tall, slim woman perched herself on his lap. Bernie's large, tanned hand rested on her waist, his fingers idly tracing circles. The assistant from earlier handed Bernie a lit cigar.

Taking a slow puff, Bernie exhaled a think plume of smoke, directly toward the woman.

slightly regretted coming along. In hindsight, staying on the plane

his eyes slightly. "Alright,

the cigar. "That item seems to be

his

moment he turned around. She was petite

isn't interested in women. Turns

such delicate

treasure?" Bernie's tone was flippant, as though he were assessing merchandise

grown up at Ronald's side, assuming instead that she was

mouth,

in his brazen stare at Stella, remained oblivious

as he glanced at Bernie,

hadn't imagined someone could be more reckless than Finley. Ronald

lazy gesture, Bernie pointed his cigar at Stella. "Let me have her for a day, and the item is yours. Fair trade,

mind reeled. She wanted nothing more than to throttle Bernie, but the importance of their mission kept her rooted. Whatever the item was, it

her anger, staying

a

one fluid motion he placed a gun next to the wine glass on the table, its cold, dark barrel

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