Chapter 57
Leon planced sideways.
Aaron was shocked. He hadn’t meant to speak his mind out loud.
“What I mean is, the things you give are so special. Someone like me, who hasn’t done anything and can’t be of any help, doesn’t deserve them.” He quickly corrected himself, fearing that speaking too slowly would end badly for him
Leon responded slowly. “How could that be? Just your identity alone makes you worthy of ten times i
Aaron attempted to a
o argue, but he gave up when his eyes met Leon’s unfazed gaze. “I’m sorry.”
Henry cleared his throat.
“What’s so funny?” Aaron shifted the topic. “Do you think I can’t have your boss send you a hundred of these?
“Mr. Quigley is always fair and discemning. He won’t let external factors affect his decisions,” Henry said seriously. “Do you think he’d listen to malicious gossip?
“Flatterer,” Aaron muttered under his breath,
Leon gave him a side glance. “Don’t bully my people”
Aaron was speechless.
weren’t for the gossip, he wouldn’t want to be stuck in this damn car for another second.
Henry drove for a while before asking, “Mr. Leon, Ms. Smith’s car is heading toward Mr. Edwin’s martial arts class. Would you and Mr. Buck like to head home or visit Mr. Edwin? “Of course, we’ll go visit Edwin,” Aaron answered on behalf of Leon. “I haven’t played with him since we got back
Henry glanced at Leon through the rear–view mirror, confirming Leon’s expression was normal before following Aaron’s instructions,
Meanwhile, Victoria was still in the car, not having arrived yet.
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