Harlem cracked the bead of his cigarette, and nodded calmly.

For Xynthia’s sake, Harvey stood up as well.

“Hello, I’m Harvey.”

“Harvey?”

Harlem glared at Harvey. When he spoke, it was in an accented voice.

“I remember now!” he said.

“You’re the live-in son-in-law Xynthia’s been talking about the entire time.

“You’re interesting. You’d rather be a kept man than make an honest living.

“If men from Country J try such a thing, we’ll be beaten up to death in an instant.”

Harlem didn’t hide his disdain toward Harvey.

“But for Xynthia’s sake, I’ll give you some respect,” he added calmly.

“If you get in trouble in Golden Sands, just say my name. You’ll be perfectly safe! I guarantee it!

“My reputation here is amazing, after all! No one would dare go against me, anyway!”

Everyone around him looked admiringly at him after hearing those words.

“You’re so cool, Mr. Lee!” Imani, Kenzie, and Dayna gushed in unison.

Harvey only smiled calmly.

“Thank you for that, Mr. Lee. That said