"Of course!"
"Guess who?"
Lawless looked at Qin Ran smugly.
"Guess?"
"So it's someone I know, but someone unexpected?"
"Then, if we rule out the people I see often, know well, and who know the 'curse' has sealed my door, there seem to be only a few left!"
"And among those few, the one capable of doing this... Stanbeck, right?"
Qin Ran gave his answer.
"Can't you make the guessing process a little more exciting?"
"What's the fun if you get the answer straight away?"
Lawless exhaled a cloud of smoke and spoke helplessly.
"At least it saves time."
Qin Ran smiled and shrugged.
About half an hour later, Stanbeck arrived outside 13 Walvey Street with his new bodyguards.
The son of a real-world tycoon studied the shabby-looking warehouse before him, particularly the conspicuous curse. Only after Lawless and the bodyguards had passed safely inside did he step in.
"Long time no see."
Stanbeck greeted Qin Ran.
Even with his face concealed, his movements alone were pleasing to the eye.
Grace and elegance were etched into his very bones.
As long as no one discovered his true nature as "Mimosa," everything about him was admirable.
"Yes, I need your help."
"Of course, I'll pay you accordingly!"
After nodding in welcome, Qin Ran got straight to the point.
Both sides knew what this was about. There was no need to beat around the bush.
Stanbeck did not answer. Instead, he raised a hand and had his two bodyguards leave the room for the moment. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and say, "Sorry. I should have come alone to such a private gathering, but my personality and pressure from my family left me no choice but to compromise."
"As for payment?"
"There's no need. Lawless has already signed