“You want me to leave now?” asked Harvey York.

“What do you mean?

“I don’t understand…”

“Keep pretending then!

Veda Blake’s face instantly darkened.

“Keep playing dumb!

“I brought you here because Xynthia’s reserved and wouldn’t attend such gatherings!

“You’re just a sorry excuse to get her here! Understand?!”

Harvey smiled.

“Since you figured out that much, what’s going to happen if she decides to leave with me after that?”

“Heh heh!

“Do you think you’re actually impressive?

“Do you