Even if it means getting rid of that person *Some minutes ago* “Is Blade not coming anymore?” Jeff asked Professor Paul. “It would be a waste if I did not see him; I came here to meet him.” “Don’t worry, he will be here” Professor Paul replied. “But don’t call him Blade.” “I don’t know his name. What should I call him?” “Don’t worry, you will find out soon” Professor Paul answered, a hint of playfulness shining in his eyes.
After some moments, the ballroom’s grand door was flung open, revealing a short old man and five men cladded in
suits walking into the ballroom.
“He’s still the same as usual. Always coming in a grand manner” Professor Paul chuckled and faced Jeff. “That is Blade” he whispered. “But don’t call him Blade here, he’s Master Cleo.” A hint of surprise flashed in Jeff’s eyes seeing the old Man he had seen back in the gambling boxing site. The only different thing was that he’s wearing a suit now while last time, he only wore a white shabby robe.
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Jeff didn’t inquire further about Master Cleo’s appearance because he saw that he was more popular and the way people whispered among themselves shows that he’s not just ‘Blade’ he met some weeks ago.
It wasn’t up to a minute since Master Cleo sat down when Jeff saw Arlina
walking towards the Old Man. He turned to Professor Paul to ask if Arlina knew Master Cleo.
“Oh shit” Professor Paul cursed even before Jeff could ask. “This woman is really getting on my nerves.” “What’s wrong?” Jeff asked, seeing the expression plastered on Professor Paul’s face.
“She’s going to try to persuade Master Cleo” Professor Paul replied, his eyes fixed on Arlina with contempt in his eyes. “And I don’t think Master Cleo will be able to stand this.” “What do you mean?” Jeff asked.
“There’s really something going on with Master Cleo which I can’t talk about right now but I need your help, Jeff” Professor Paul said hurriedly, his
hands nervously tapping on the table.
“”Can you please go to Master Cleo’s table for me? I’d that conceited womari say words she shouldn’t say, Master Cleo, might end with a panic attack.” Jeff didn’t want to ask about Master Cleo’s personal life but he didn’t want to interrupt his meeting with Arlina also.
He glanced at Master Cleo and saw his nervous expression. Even though he was trying to hide it, Jeff knew something was wrong with him.
“Arlina is my stepmother,” Jeff said, a hint of indifference flashing in his eyes. Not that he cares about the title, he just doesn’t want anything to happen between them as he’s already aware of Arlina’s foxy personality.
“What about his bodyguards? Why can’t they help him?” “Just please, help him. You also need his help too” Professor Paul pleaded.
Jeff had no choice but to interfere.
So he stood up and walked towards them. He could clearly see that Arlina was making the Old Man comfortable.
His eyes met with one of the bodyguards. The bodyguard was the person who wanted to bully Jeff back in the gambling boxing site.
Emily Swinton had saved him then.
“Hello, Master Cleo. We meet again.” A voice interrupted Arlina. She raised
her head and her eyes met with an annoying pair of blue eyes.
“What are you doing here?” Arlina asked straightaway, utterly shocked to see her stepson.
Jeff glanced at her, feigning a look of surprise. “Ah, Mrs. Malfoy. You are also here too? I didn’t see you.” “You bas…” “Master Cleo! How are you doing?” Jeff immediately sat down beside Master Cleo, a small smile etched on his face.
“Jeff, How are you?” Master Cleo answered with a smile on his lips too.
Arlina sat still awkwardly watching the exchange between the two of them. She
was shocked, more than shocked.
Does her stepson know Master Cleo? Who was the guy really? “Mrs. Malfoy. Do you still have something to say?” Jeff glanced at her.
“Master Cleo is busy, come back later, or don’t ever come back.” Jeff said this casually with no emotion on her face.
Arlina felt humiliated and embarrassed and couldn’t stand up for some time.
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She was very aware that there were several eyes on them and standing would only hurt her pride which was a huge nightmare.
“Jeff, go back! I’m still talking with Master Cleo” She tried to save her face even though he knew it was not going
to be useful.
“Master Cleo doesn’t want to talk to you and he seemed to be glad I’m here” Jeff answered, not sparing her a single glance. “Master Cleo, I have a question for you but I can’t really say it in front of this stranger.” Arlina hissed. This was probably the first time she would see someone saying stuff like this with no expression on their face but this was too much. Jeff was going too far.
She stood up and raised her hand to slap Jeff. To save her own face, she must try another way.
However, just a glance from the boy stopped her.
you want to slap me?” Jeff said, scoffing with no care in the world. “I
dare you. Slap me and see what I will do.” Arlina’s breath came out in jagged huffs as she stomped away. That damn boy.
“Boss! Did you succeed? What did he say?” Amelia asked her boss, seeing her walking towards her.
“Let’s go, I can’t stand here anymore” Arlina uttered, her eyes glowing with fierce fire.
As she got into her car, she called Duane.
“‘[ can’t stand your son anymore! I don’t want to see him anywhere around me” Arlina yelled. “Do something or I will take action myself.
You don’t want me to get my hands dirty, do you?”
Duane’s deep voice came through the phone, annoyed and full of disdain.
“What the hell are you ranting about? See, I don’t have time for this. Didn’t you receive the call about the goods we lost?” “Jeff tracked it for you, right? You found the goods. Just take action about my request and I won’t disturb you anymore” Arlina said, her voice laced with contempt.
“How did you know Jeff tracked the goods?” Duane asked suddenly. His expression was very clear… Widened eyes and a disdainful look. “Arlina, please be mindful. Don’t let me find out about anything you’ve been doing in secret. The Woods Group is in my hands. I hold their fate. I can do whatever I like.”
Duane hung up after saying that while Arlina’s jagged breaths became intense.
Duane is using her family to threaten her? It’s so nice that they are finally showing each other their true colors but Arlina would never allow Duane to threaten her with the Woods group.
She must do something about it.
Arlina had already made up her mind not to go after Master Cleo after the embarrassment she went through just now.
But now, she isn’t willing to give up.
She must achieve her goals even if it means getting rid of that one person or getting her hands dirty.
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