Devin chuckled calmly. "Who said I won't renew the contract? Of course, if you, Mr. Orben, feel uncomfortable working with us or think the Iron Sword Sect isn't worth your time, then I'll have no choice but to take my business elsewhere and find another partner."

Theon's face went pale. He quickly said, "Mr. Kaplan, you know that's not what I meant. I just got a little too worked up earlier. Iron Sword Sect is one of our must-have partners at Sovereign's Apothecary."

Andrew did not say a word. He simply listened quietly, though he could not help but shake his head.

Every time something happened, that old fool Theon would lose his temper like his pants were on fire. He completely forgot who was chasing whom in this negotiation.

Right now, it was the Sovereign's Apothecary who needed the Iron Sword Sect, not the other way around.

Moreover, Devin was no ordinary man. He was sharp, one of those rare types who could read a room before anyone else even realized they were being watc