“I’m just doing my job, keeping Jade Paradise safe.

When there’s trouble, I have to check it out,” Charlie defended himself.

Despite the recent brush with death, Charlie seemed unfazed.

He smirked at Lorenzo.

“If everyone sucked up like you, this place would’ve gone to the dogs ages ago.

Lorenzo countered with a mocking tone.

“Don’t get c@@ky just because you’re the branch leader and the boss likes you.

You’re only here because the boss tolerates you.

They call me the boss’s pet, and I’m fine with that! But what about you?”

With a glint in his eye, Lorenzo looked Charlie up and down.

“Aren’t you just another one of the boss’s pets? I know where I stand.

Seems like you’re the one who’s lost.

Charlie’s eyes flashed with anger.

“Lorenzo, don’t push me.

to take

“Go ahead; try it.

forget who saved your skin just

Lorenzo retorted.

the threat, Lorenzo continued, “Your recent screw-ups on missions

getting fed up,

forgiving! In the

hand landing on Charlie’s shoulder with a smug

happen if she

mulled

Hannah might use

brow, he

fourth person in

on the third floor? Think

next time, you

be sticking around Jade

Lips parted slightly as he

our folks and yours stay

exits with them, find

had seen the man

who had collaborated

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