"Mike. Mike Greet!"
The beautiful, capable woman smiled as she walked to the edge of the pool and nodded at Li Yu and the other two. "I hope my arrival hasn't disturbed you."
"I'm docking the butler's pay. Although a beauty's arrival is pleasant, apparently I didn't invite you, Miss Greet."
Li Yu lifted his glass and gently swirled it. The crimson wine revolved within the glass, releasing a refreshing fragrance.
"Your butler is very competent, Mr. Sargeras."
Greet took out an ID badge and waved it at Li Yu. "Apparently, I was able to enter because your butler recognized this badge."
"Wow, the CIA!"
Li Yu curled his lip and turned to Charles, waving as if showing off. "See that, Charles? This is an era that judges by appearances. My handsome face has even alerted the CIA."
"Haha!"
Charles burst into laughter.
"Sargeras, it was your thick skin that alerted the CIA, wasn't it?"
Raven climbed out of the pool, wrapped herself in a bath towel, and sat beside Li Yu.
"Uh... while you certainly are handsome, I'm afraid I have to disappoint you, Mr. Sargeras. I'm here to see Charles!"
Greet turned to Charles. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Charles Francis Xavier, professor of heredity and genetics. I'm from the CIA, and I need your help."
"Sargeras, your charm lost to Charles!"
Raven snatched the wineglass from Li Yu's hand, downed the red wine in one gulp, and grinned wickedly at him.
"A man's charm lies in his substance, not his appearance."
Charles raised his chin at Li Yu as if flaunting himself, then rose from the lounge chair. "This world doesn't judge faces. It judges talent!"
"That's because talent is the only thing you have worth showing off!"
Li Yu shrugged and mocked Charles.
"I don't