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Chapter 223 - One-Word Message

Author: AliceLin
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-20 09:33:56

"Leave your son’s problem to me, Regis. I’ll make sure he’s safe."

Hearing Xavier’s assurance, Regis smiled and nodded. He trusted the young man wouldn’t disappoint him.

"What are you guys talking about? Can’t you discuss something I actually understand?" Gino chimed in, feeling even more left out of the conversation.

Xavier chuckled. "It’s better if you don’t know—if you value your life," he teased.

Clicking his tongue in irritation, Gino opted to sip his vodka rather than look clueless. He already knew Regis had deliberately kept him in the dark to avoid dragging him and the Moonstone family into dangerous matters.

Even without asking, Gino understood that most of Regis’s problems were life-threatening. It wasn’t that Gino didn’t want to help; he just knew his limits. He’d only end up being a liability. Besides, he was confident Regis could handle things, especially with Xavier’s help.

"So, Xavier, what’s brought you here? Can’t you just talk things out with your father? I bet they’
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