337 Not Worth the Effor (1/2)

The world-famous thief, Cedrick, was indeed an eye-grabber. Even though he was not that conspicuous among the world of normal people since he was not rich or famous and had not graced the cover of a magazine before, within special circles, the title 'gentleman' was an attention-grabbing presence.

In just one night, the news that Cedrick had appeared at a five-star hotel had started to spread among a specific circle. As someone who watched over… or rather, followed Ye Shuang constantly, she naturally got the news earlier than everyone else.

”Even though the name is quite loud, he's ultimately just a youth without ambition and background.” Madam Grace glanced at Cedrick's info once before tossing it aside; there was no sign to show that she had even realized that this was her biological son.

Looking at her underling coolly, Madam Grace waved her hands in impatience. ”There are three kinds of people, in this world—players, tools, and toys… Those who have the right to sit at the table with us are either our friend or enemy; those who have the potential are tools that we can control and toys.”

A condescending huff escaped from his nostril. Madam Grace commented in a haughty tone, ”Those are nothing more than clowns to fill up our time. Paying them any attention will be a waste of my time.”

Honestly, this Cedrick had impressive ability, but since he did not have the ambition to be a player nor the intention of aligning himself with a party to become a tool, in such an aimless life, as good as he was, the height that he could reach was limited. At most, he was a toy who could provide slightly longer entertainment than the others.

Having thought that the information that he had provided would be valued, the underling was stumped. He actually wanted to say, ”Then, is that Eastern beauty considered a tool or a toy? Isn't it a bigger waste of your time to focus on that man?”

However, he did not have the guts. Just like what Madam Grace said, he was not yet a player, so he did not have the right to say such things to her.

Swallowing the grievance, the underling carefully arranged the file into a neat pile and bowed deeply. ”I'm sorry for wasting your time, madam. I shall take my leave now.”

”Go.” Madam Grace waved her hand impatiently. The underling kept his body bowed until he left the room.

When there were not many people left in the room, Madam Grace looked through the file again before massaging her temples and asking the African American next to her, ”Tess, don't you think that these idiots are getting harder and harder to control?”

The man was large and huge. He was a reticent man, but he was a good fighter and had an acute sense of danger; he had saved Madam Grace from certain death multiple times. Because of that and his loyalty, the African American had become the one person who had the right to stay next to Madam Grace.

The man nodded silently. Madam Grace lifted her brow to look at him. ”You are also getting more and more boring to me.”

Madam Grace was not surprised when she did not get a response. She leaned against the chair and tapped on the armrest casually. ”I don't think there will be any threats any time soon. What do you think?”

The man kept his silence, and Madam Grace took it as silent agreement. She nodded. ”Very well, this Cedrick did help us find a surprising little present though. Can you go capture that little mouse for me?”

The little mouse was none other than the newbie who had been exposed the day that Cedrick moved into the same hotel. The man stood where he was for a while before walking slowly out of the room.

After the man opened the door and closed it behind him, Madam Grace who kept her eyes on that direction pouted slightly. ”So boring.”

…

Whether or not Madam Grace was really bored, Ye Shuang and Han Chu soon felt the very opposite of bored.

Edward, who had disappeared not long after showing up in Feng Yuan City, finally reappeared before their eyes. He did not explain where he had been but showed great reluctance after hearing that Han Chu planned to pair him up with Cedrick.

”Huh‽” The lazy and salacious fatty plopped on the couch lazily, and he glanced side-ways at Cedrick. ”I have my own things to do; I have no time for babysitting.”

Cedrick smiled politely. He had been licking his wounds since the day before. ”That's perfect because I don't want to spend time with an unkempt middle-age man either.”

Edward raised an eyebrow but did not say anything. He looked down on such weak personal jab. He shrugged at Ye Shuang and Han Chu. ”See, neither of us think that this is a good idea.”

Brother Shuang frowned in silence and did not jump in to negotiate