Chapter 662: Is this the twist I didn't see coming?

Orders.

According to Nathaniel, his operation wasn't that complicated. He would receive requests and then ask his clients for some information to ensure a better outcome. After all, Nathaniel was known for his efficient work and good results.

Penny didn't doubt that.

In other words, after gathering little information from his client, it was Nathaniel who would concoct the whole plan. He was responsible for starting the scheme and continuing it until the end. His client would only be there to harvest when the time was ripe.

At this particular request, though, he was asked to use Jonathan Pierson as an alias.

"I see." Penny nodded in understanding. "Obviously, you know that there's no person named Jonathan Pierson in the Pierson family registry."

"That's why I didn't mind. After all, I'm going to use an alias, anyway."

"Right."

Nathaniel huffed, becoming a bit calmer as they talked. "If you're satisfied, then I'm leaving."

"Okay."

Having said that, Nathaniel idled and studied her lack of interest in him. He sighed

and turned on his heel, about to leave, when Penny spoke again.

step out of here, do you think you're going

"That's none

more, watching him look back at her again. The corners of her mouth hooked up the moment

her gaze locked with his. "It's interesting, so I thought of keeping you

point of degrading me, you want me

corrected. "I'm not working with you, but if you want to live and extend your pathetic life, I can help. In return, I want you to do things for me. You're

want to, then... let it be. I'll leave

my offer." Penny placed the cloth beside her plate.

walked away without stopping or looking back at him. Nathaniel, on the other hand, stared at her figure

him as he dragged the chair back and sat down again. He glanced at the food in front of him,

the table

recognized it as if it was still in the packaging while on

notice it earlier," he whispered to himself, staring at the

not because she wanted to treat him to his last meal. She invited

could hide from

"Hah..." Another shallow laugh

to see that its expiry date was a day from now. His expression contorted, a sense of dread crawling from the pit of his

whispered, turning his head in the direction where Penny had left. "Does she also know I buy this stuff before its expiry date because they

wouldn't be surprised if that was the

huge bite. There were more dishes on the table, but he focused on this

I want to join the Specters,' he thought. 'I know it wasn't going to be easy, but considering

other hand...' His lips curved down a little as his jaw tightened. 'I'm certain she's not interested in my skill set

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