“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.

hesitate to take you

“Go ahead; try it.

saved your

Lorenzo retorted.

Lorenzo continued, “Your recent screw-ups on missions haven’t

is getting fed up, and you know

won’t be so forgiving! In the midst of

hand landing on Charlie’s shoulder with a smug look in his

better think long and hard about what’ll happen if she sneaks

already mulled over

might use the distraction to sneak up to the second

he turned to

be a fourth person in that room just

around on

up there next time, you

they won’t be sticking

Lips parted slightly

our folks and yours

person exits with

seen the

collaborated

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