Chapter 418 In What Position

“Why? Did they have a disagreement?” someone asked.

Aiden shot him a glance. “Do you even use the internet?”

“I do.”

“Didn’t

u see the news while back?

“What news?

Aiden pursed his lips, waving his hand in annoyance. “Forget it. If you haven’t seen it, then don’t bother. It’s irritating news.”

The guy’s curiosity was piqued, and he turned to ask his buddies what it was about.

However, everyone seemed reluctant to elaborate further, looking away as if it were some taboo subject.

Only one of them covered his mouth with his hand and whispered something into the guy’s ear.

The guy was immediately taken aback. “A dark–skinned kid? Doesn’t that mean Josiah… holy sh*t!”

“Would you keep it down?”

Aiden raised his voice to stop them. “Enough, let’s drop this topic. From now on, keep your mouths shut, got it?”

“Don’t worry, we get it. I see. That’s why Josiah has been out partying these few days. I was wondering why he suddenly changed his lifestyle after being virtuous and abstinent for over twenty years.”

Aiden scoffed, “You don’t know a thing, so just shut up! Josiah’s affair is none of your business-

He was cut off mid–sentence upon catching sight of Lysander standing behind him out of the corner of his eye while shaking his head. His complexion changed dramatically, and he stiffened before turning around. “You… Why are you here?”

Aiden’s voice was loud, and everyone present heard him–including Josiah and the girl who was learning how to play pool.

Josiah’s gaze barely lingered on Lysander before swiftly moving away, as if he didn’t know her at all. He continued tutoring the girl. “Your strike was a bit off earlier. You need to hit the center of the cue ball, like

this-”

eight–ball,

with eyes full of

chuckled, handing her the pool cue. “Your

I’ll

her second

off the mark,

cue

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considerably and stood up straight, clearing his throat to mask his embarrassment. He then asked Lysander.

Josiah. There’s something

Josiah… Um…” Aiden drew out his words, looking at Josiah,

these two, hoping he

crossfire.

Josiah seemed oblivious to the exchange between Aiden and Lysander. He didn’t even lift his

embarrassed. “How about you go about your business?

table.

you want

drawn back by his gentle tone. “I

gentle as he said, “Let’s carry on then. I’ll be right here

that lady wants to talk to you…” the girl

of the white ball.

glanced at Lysander, a bit

atmosphere fell eerily silent, with only the crisp sound of the cue striking the balls filling the air.

was right. Josiah didn’t want to see

since she was here asking for a favor/she took the initiative to break the

“Josiah, let’s have a

up, but was once again interrupted

your aim right, strike with

“Don’t hesitate, hurry.”

anything to do with Lysander, so the others dared not say a word either. They could only exchange

to mediate. “Josiah is busy at the moment. Why don’t you go and take a

the service staff, “Bring this lady a

won’t be necessary” I sander renlied with a fondly ver firm demeanor declining his kind offer “Til

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on my way. I

himself in a tight spot, Zane edged closer to Josiah and said carefully, “Josiah… you know your wife… I mean, Lysander well. She wouldn’t show up without a good reason. Something important must’ve brought her here. Maybe we should hear

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