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-”

cue ball was struck, colliding with the black eight–ball, which then sank precisely into the corner.

looked at him with eyes full of admiration.

cue. “Your turn

right, I’ll try

second attempt was

the mark, failing

the cue ball.

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to mask his embarrassment. He then asked Lysander. “Did you come here

“I’m here to see Josiah. There’s something I need to discuss with

you’re here for Josiah… Um…” Aiden drew out his words, looking at Josiah, unsure what to do.

everything that transpired between these two, hoping he wouldn’t get caught

crossfire.

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

go about your business? I’ll go practice on another

table.

Don’t you want to learn

back by

gentle as he said, “Let’s carry on then. I’ll be right here for you. You need to be confident in yourself.”

lady wants to talk to you…” the girl said, hesitating.

the

Lysander, a

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

didn’t want

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

her voice, she said, “Josiah, let’s

spoke up, but was once again interrupted by

got your aim right, strike with

“Don’t hesitate, hurry.”

to do with Lysander, so the others dared not say a word either. They could only exchange glances, hoping for someone to break the awkward silence.

to mediate. “Josiah is busy at the moment. Why don’t

told the service staff, “Bring this

renlied with a fondly

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a quick chat with Josiah, and then I’ll be on my way. I won’t take up too

to Josiah and said carefully, “Josiah… you know your wife… I mean, Lysander well. She wouldn’t show

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