Nathan examined her anxiously.


    “I’m okay.


    Mr.


    Gomez wanted to coborate with the military to uncover who was behind the milk powder incident, but his methods were too drastic,” exined Lucinda.


    Nathan didn’t respond.


    He seemed displeased with her actions.


    Everett interjected, “Mr.


    Payne, you arrived quickly.


    I nned to exin everything to Mrs.


    Payne and then inform you about the kidnapping.


    Perhaps we can discuss this over some coffee inside?”Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    Nathan remained silent, his gaze deepening.


    He gripped his wife’s hand firmly.


    It seemed that Nathan only felt secure when he could see and touch Lucinda.


    He took her hand and epted Everett’s invitation to enter the vi.


    Everett quickly followed them inside.


    Once Nathan arrived, he consciously chose a side sofa, leaving the main seat for Nathan and Lucinda.


    A bodyguard served two cups of coffee and then exited the living room with the others, leaving only Nathan, Lucinda, and Everett in the room.


    Once they were alone, Nathan picked up a coffee cup from the table, took a sip, and tasted the distinct vor of Everett’s coffee beans.


    Everett smiled, “The coffee beans are fresh from this year’s batch.


    I didn’t bring any servants; the bodyguard made it, so the coffee might not be perfect.


    Please bear with it.


    ”


    Nathan remained silent, his expression serious.


    Everett couldn’t decipher his thoughts-whether he was angry or dissatisfied.


    Finding no other option, Everett took a box of cigars from his coat pocket, offered it with both hands and asked tentatively, “Would you like one, Mr.


    Payne?”


    Nathan immediately shook his head decisively.


    “My wife is very strict about such things; she doesn’t allow me to touch them.


    ”


    ncing at Lucinda, Everett quickly caught on and gave a knowing smile.


    “It seems the rumors are true then-that you adore your wife above all else.


    ”


    Nathan frowned, his expression stern.


    Everett responded with a smile, “Don’t misunderstand me, Mr.


    Payne.


    ”


    He patted his chest gently and said in a kind tone, “Actually, I am quite submissive to my wife as well.


    ”


    After listening for a bit, Nathan realized that Everett wasn’t just ttering him and that his sincerity was evident.


    Everett seemed quite approachable.


    It was unusual for someone from the underworld to be so open.


    Nathan’s expression softened.


    He got straight to the point.


    “Lucinda mentioned you wanted to coborate with us.


    What kind of partnership are you proposing?”


    Everett repeated what he had told Lucinda, and then remarked, “The mastermind is likely a gang leader.


    You might have your suspicions too.


    I’m more familiar with the underworld than you are.


    I can use my illegal contacts to engage your suspects and coborate with you when needed.


    ”


    Nathan remained silent, and Lucinda pondered the proposal.