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 catch

"Mr. Campbell-"

out, and Stein's bodyguards immediately moved

him through," Stein said, his voice

McNeil, but was firmly

only wait anxiously

to offend McNeil, rushed over to introduce

Langford from The Langford Group

at McNeil, his gaze cold

extended his

him, didn't move, and

you need, Mr.

a handshake, McNeil

hoped to discuss some business matters, and perhaps get

a moment, then asked blandly, "Are you

fixed McNeil with a piercing

one he'd heard the day he

Well, what a coincidence.

have anything to do with our business

eyes grew even

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