Subtle Competition


    The hall was truly majestic, decorated in ivory, white and gold. The bright lights were dazzling, creating a splendid and magnificent atmosphere. Navi and his entourage entered, standing on either side of the entrance like indispensable decorations as if they were upholding his authority. As didn''t hesitate to lead me to sit on the ivory-white sofa, appearing calm andposed, while I sat beside him, observing them coldly. As Navi took his seat, his gaze fell on As.


    "Mr. As, you are truly remarkable. I heard of you a long time ago. It''s truly an honor to have you grace my home today. And Mrs. Chloe is equally stunning." Navi continued with his incongruous pleasantries, his eyes constantly flicking toward me.


    "Mr. Navi, you speak ournguage very well," Iplimented him.


    "Indeed. In fact, ever since I found out where Jasper... oh, that is, where George was, I''ve been diligently studying yournguage, thinking that I would need it one day. I never expected that day toe," Navi said, with a hint of clear provocation.


    "No wonder you would dare abduct someone so confidently from a small town. You''re daring, but you''re too confident." I intervened, trying not to be too blunt. After all, we were guests today, and it wouldn''t be appropriate to embarrass him too much.


    "Haha! I have to thank Mr. As for showing mercy there." Navi seemed self-aware and changed the subject, pretending to be open and honest.


    "There''s no need to be polite. I had toe since my family is in your custody. It wouldn''t have been convenient for us to take action in that small town." As didn''t beat around the bush.


    As''s words caught Navi off guard. He hadn''t expected As to be so direct. He should have taken the initiative, but the man before him was domineering.


    I felt satisfied as I saw Navi being put in an awkward position.


    As noticed Navi still trying to specte about him and smirked. "Let''s get to the point."


    I squeezed my hand nervously, surprised that As would be so direct.


    "Haha, Mr. As, you seem quite impatient. Looks like you care a lot about Mr. Rory a lot." "Of course." As didn''t deny it.


    Navi''s deep gaze turned to me. "Mrs. Chloe, you''re fortunate to have Mr. As''s protection."


    I looked at Navi and said calmly, "You''re too kind. Mr. Navi. You''re quite impressive yourself."


    "Oh?" He seemed curious and asked, "Why do you say that?"


    "I thought you were a straightforward man, but you like to y tricks," I replied.


    He was momentarily stunned by my words, then burst intoughter. "Mr. As, Mrs. Chloe has quite a sharp tongue."


    As nced at me indulgently. "No surprises there."


    Imet


    Navi smiled faintly. "Of course, I understand Mrs. Chloe''s resentment: But animals die for food, and people die for wealth. have no choice, otherwise, how could dare confront Mr. As?"


    When he saw that As had no intention of reconciliation, he added, "I just want that notebook."


    "Sure. How do we make the exchange?"


    Navi''s eyes lit up for a moment. "It depends on how you want to do it."


    Navi was a little flustered. His expression made me think that he hadn''t expected As to be so forting.


    Navi''s eyes immediately brightened as he stared at the notebook.N?velDrama.Org ? content.