Chapter 378 - A Surprise Gift for a Visit (I) (1/2)

It was the calm before the storm.

While Xiong Zhi's grand plans finally started to move forward to reality, Xiong De still had no idea of the storm that was brewing on his way. From the tensed mood on the night of the banquet, he was engulfed with the aftermath of the Zhou family's separation. Only today was he finally able to take a breather and calm himself down.

As usual, a package was sent to him through the secret channels.

His new attending butler, whom he acquired from the reputable butler family that he was familiar with, walked into the study room nervously.

Seeing the new face, Xiong De's rare peaceful mood was instantly swept away.

”G-good afternoon, Master. A package has arrived,” the butler slightly stuttered out of nervousness, inwardly blaming himself for the gaffe.

He had been working here since two days ago and it seemed that his new boss was not very pleased with him. The obvious dissatisfaction of his new master made him a bit nervous when directly interacting with him.

He was so excited when he first learned that he was chosen to serve the Xiong's family second branch. For a third rate butler family, being able to work for one of the legendary families was the greatest honor in life.

Not only could it bring fame and wealth, but even their status would rise. If their whole butler family could replace the famous Zhou family who worked for the legendary Xiongs since time immemorial, that would be even better.

The two families' dissolution of the treaty was great news and a large opportunity to some people.

”Bring it here.”

Xiong De straightened his suit. The new butler was decently capable, but not comparable to his former butler. What made him upset was something else. Seeing this new face reminded him of how that former butler of his betrayed him.

That guy assisted him in many of his businesses, public or private. That sc.u.mbag knew many of his routines and secrets. Xiong De might have not totally told the whole truth of his shady business, but the butler still knew most of them in detail.

Now, the butler was gone from his side. He was like a walking bomb that could blow Xiong De's efforts to pieces if his enemies used him.

He could not let a huge threat like that live on. He already sent a few men to search for that traitor, but the Zhou family's security was impeccably tight. Even his other subordinates in the Zhou family turned their backs on him and chose their lowly family.

Now, he was in the dark at where his butler was. This gave him a bit of a headache. He could only wish that none of his enemies would find him first.

”Master, it's here.”

Xiong De checked the contents of the package. After checking that everything was prepared and in proper condition, he ordered his butler to prepare the car.

In a few moments, the car left for the main Xiong Mansion.

****