"I got unlucky. I met unreasonable people."

Kendrick muttered, "Once I get better, I'm going to make them pay! How dare they steal three million dollars worth of stock?"

"Who would be bold enough to steal from you?"

"They are just a bunch of minions."

Otto chuckled. "You've gotten to where you are today, yet someone still dares to mess with you?"

"My profession is a dangerous one. You better cherish the days you get to see me. Perhaps one day, I'll just drop—"

"Stop."

Otto stopped Kendrick and said curtly, "Watch your words. Don't curse yourself all day."

Kendrick laughed nonchalantly. "Don't worry. I'm a tough one. So many years have passed, and I'm still alive and kicking, right? Weren't you asking me why I was near that castle?"

Kendrick looked at Otto with a raised eyebrow. "It was a coincidence. I saw the address on the photo of the invitation you sent me. The deal happened to just be nearby."

He continued, "Before I left, I thought if anything were to happen to me, I c