Chapter 285: A Heart Still as Water (cont.)

"Sir?"

Zhao Bai pulled Bronya beneath the umbrella and started forward. "I was just thinking you'd finally gotten a clue, but that suggestion sent you right back to square one. Do I need you to tell me what I should do?"

"Tch."

Amber bit her fingers in frustration.

Zhao Bai, however, seemed unconcerned with how she felt. He looked up at the sky, where black clouds pressed down overhead and tens of millions of tons of water poured from the lead-gray heavens.

"One more thing."

To keep Amber from getting soaked, Zhao Bai had no choice but to keep it brief.

"I looked over the itinerary. The moment I mentioned France, you arranged this bar for me, right?"

"That's right."

"This road is too dark. I don't like it. Make it brighter, understand?"

"?"

That demand had already gone beyond the normal scope, especially with the entire district suffering a power outage. On one hand, they would have to contact the suburban power plant; on the other, they had to remain wary of the protest march.

It really wouldn't be that difficult to accomplish...

But what was the point?

Was it just to enjoy the feeling of holding great power? With a single word from him, other people would run around catering to his personal desires. Even Otto had not indulged in such childish behavior for a long time.

Was this perhaps just a desire to show off?

A male peacock showed off its gorgeous tail feathers, a male lion showed off its luxuriant mane, and men... loved showing off their power in front of girls, especially when that power had fallen into their laps. It was no surprise that such behavior would grow out of it.

But Amber still found it strange.

Otto had not only chosen Zhao Bai,