Chapter 472 - A PEACE OFFERING (1/2)
Frank laughed at the jibe.
”One eye is enough. It levels the playing field.” He responded with a comfortable carelessness.
”If I remember right, that is not the eye I poked out. Do you have an obsessive-compulsive disorder on which eye should be missing?” Hu Lei asked.
Frank felt a little defeated. Still, he responded to the small woman while pointing at the eye patch.
”This is a very recent development. The scum of IHA cost me an eye. So, I came to take care of them and maybe, earn another good eye.” His smile was wide.
”It must be nice having spares.” Hu Lei said with mocking.
”If you want, I can poke out one of yours and get you an upgrade.” Frank looked at Hu Lei as if he hoped that she would agree.
”Thank you. But I am sure that my own eyes will always be superior.” Hu Lei rolled her eyes.
”Your loss. Shall we walk out together?” He asked.
The annoying man gestured politely with the hand not holding his deadly weapon. Hu Lei was still miffed about the interruption of her interrogation, but she knew it was better to engage in a peaceful discussion, rather than an altercation. Frank was related to that man. Since she had lost the Chairman, she would use him.
”So, what brings you to this neck of the woods?” Frank asked.
”Just looking for a little information.” Hu Lei paused before she decided to be candid. ”I am interested in meeting your boss.”
Frank paused in steps. He turned to look at Hu Lei, who also stopped to look at him. He wondered if she was crazy. She had gotten away scot-free all these years without ever getting in contact with that person. Why would she be interested now?
”Why do you want to meet him?” He asked as he resumed walking.
Hu Lei smiled. ”It is a bit of a sėnsɨtɨvė matter. I would like to meet him for a discussion.”
Frank laughed. ”I find you a little interesting, and I look forward to seeing if you will take over the world someday. So, I will warn you right now. Do not look for him. He is not patient and kind. He is not driven by profit or personal interests. But for the sake of his goal, he is cruel and willing to abandon the last shreds of his humanity.”
Hu Lei lifted a brow. She wondered what kind of person would be described as cruel by a man like Frank. Moreover, she did not sense any hatred for the mysterious man in his voice. The contrast fascinated her.
”What motivates him?” She asked.
”Love.”
”Perhaps, we will have common topics of conversation.” She said.
Frank glanced at her with his bionic eye. ”I heard about your wedding. I am a little hurt that you did not invite me. I thought we got to know each other quite well on the ship.”
”I did not even invite my mother, so don't take it personally.” Hu Lei played along. ”So, tell me, why do you serve this so-called cruel master? Is it just about the thrill of getting your eyes plucked out on occasion?”