Chapter 179

Violet cast a cool glance at McNeil and noticed he was still sitting motionless, showing no sign of wanting to speak with Stein.

In the audience, McNeil was quietly sizing up Stein as well.

There was something oddly familiar about the man's face.

But Stein was from Evermore City, and McNeil had only dealt with a handful of people from there-most of them in their fifties, none as young as this major general.

He was certain he'd never met Stein before.

Violet gently nudged his arm.

"McNeil."

Yulia, sitting beside them, was getting impatient too. The endless stream of questions from the audience had been going on for half an hour, with no sign of letting up as more hands shot up.

At last, the moderator had to step in.

"That's all for today. If you have further questions, please submit them in writing to the organizers, and we'll make sure they reach Mr. Campbell."

With the organizers and his own security detail shielding him, Stein prepared to leave.

McNeil stood up and strode straight toward him.

hurried to

"Mr. Campbell-"

and Stein's bodyguards immediately

him through," Stein said,

to follow McNeil, but was firmly held back

she could only wait anxiously on

event coordinator, unwilling to offend McNeil,

is Mr. Langford from The Langford Group the one we mentioned

looked at McNeil, his gaze cold and

extended his hand. "Mr.

him, didn't move, and made no

you

wasn't interested in a handshake, McNeil calmly lowered his

to discuss some business matters, and perhaps get your view on

then asked blandly, "Are you married, Mr.

McNeil with a

recognized the question. It was the same one he'd heard the day he rescued Victoria-the same man Victoria was living

Well, what a coincidence.

anything to do with our business cooperation?" McNeil replied, a hint

eyes grew even

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