I Love You, Miss Genius

"Mr. Shane is here? I wonder why," Xavier sounded doubtful.

'Shane's a crafty old fox. Did he come to trap me? Still, I can't refuse to see him since he's already here. Well, there's always a solution to a problem. First, I need to see what Shane wants. If it's a trap, I'll find a way to escape it.'

With that in mind, Xavier composed himself and told his assistant, "Go ahead and bring him in."

"Right away, Mr. Xavier." The assistant nodded and left.

Soon after, he brought Shane to Xavier's office.

Shane began with his usual pleasantries, "Mr. Xavier, it's been a while. I heard your recent developments have been quite impressive. Do you have any suitable projects to recommend?"

"Don't joke with me, Shane. Although I've closed a few deals, they're hardly worth mentioning compared to what you're used to. I hoped to make money with you, but you've beaten me to it. "You're flattering me too much. Unfortunately, my capabilities don't warrant such praise," Xavier reciprocated with equal politeness. He poured some whiskey for Shane as he spoke.

glass and said, "You're too modest, Xavier. Nonetheless, I came to

a meaningful glance. Xavier understood Shane's intention and

nodded and replied,

it's just the two of

put down his whiskey and sighed as

noticed the Knights growing more over the

may be the wealthiest family in Pyralis, our combined strength isn't

weaker.

ignore them and allow them

did not immediately respond. Instead, he sipped his whiskey while pondering. Of course, he had noticed the

between them and the other wealthy families widen, but it might also become insurmountable. The Knights might even leave the other families far behind in the