Noticing the frosty expression on John’s face, Elder Mr. Bailey guffawed. “John, I guess you’ve missed the mark.”
Seeing that Elder Mr. Bailey wasn’t intending to hide matters, John pursed his lips and asked directly, “Where is she? Where have you taken her?”
Hearing that, Elder Mr. Bailey could hardly contain his happiness, as it was written all over his face. “Did you expect me to strike during the evening? Clearly, you’ve underestimated me. Didn’t you hear from your grandpa about me? I’m not someone who will lose out. To be honest with you, even without the shadow bank, I still have my own ways in coming up with another one. Frankly, it doesn’t affect me much, but what disappoints me most is your attitude. After all these years, I’ve never met anyone who dares to scheme against me. You’re the first, and will most likely be the last.”
the world did this old man gain such
you even think that just by bringing him along, everything would be fine? Let me get this straight—once I’ve set my mind
continue with this subject, John asked,
times to make peace with you. If you can be together with Belle, I swear I’ll be the person behind to support you. You can even be the
listen to his rambling and repeated,
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