Chapter 431

“Right,” began Mitchell, adjusting his glasses to make himself look more sophisticated. “Mor, what made you decide to become Cyn’s assistant in the first place?”

Caught off guard, Moe looked somewhat stunned, as if he had never expected Mitchell to pose this question. However, he quickly regained composure and replied, “The boss was hiring”

It was an impeccable answer, leaving no room for criticism. Mitchell raised his eyebrows, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, but he said nothing more Cynthia found his reaction puzzling, unable to fathom the point he was trying to make. She chose not to probe further and continued chatting casually.

As evening approached and the sky began to darken, Kendrick glanced at his watch and announced, “You all carry on. I need to prepare something.” It was the main event of the evening, and he did not want anything to go wrong Cynthia, without giving it much thought, let him proceed.

Once Kendrick left, Cynthia finally asked the question she had been holding back due to his presence. “Has Captain mentioned when he might be back?”

“Why are you so concerned? Did you do something to upset Captain?” Mitchell queried, genuinely curious.

“No,” Cynthia denied outright. She would never admit such a thing

in his eyes.

the less said, the better, Cynthia changed the subject, “Just tell me if he’s

has,” Mitchell

Cynthia was surprised

Really?

but was slightly anxious. “What did

to meet with us,” Mitchell revealed, showing

the Captain was expected back on the 7th and had specifically asked Mitchell not to inform her yet. She was supposed to meet Old Man Tanz on the 6th. Unless something unexpected happened, their discussion should conclude

likely not have the time to discuss the events of that day with her, ensuring

Mitchell asked, noticing her

beat, Cynthia lied, “Just thinking about what to talk about when we see the Captain. The atmosphere won’t be

calm, as was Mitchell’s. Captain was even more reserved. Jimmy was the only chatterbox among them. However, even Jimmy, the loquacious one, would turn into a well-behaved child in

for liveliness,” Mitchell noted, seeing through the matter at a glance. He and Jimmy were merely the backdrop. The one the Captain wanted to see was Cyn. However, some people remained blissfully unaware

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