Chapter 358


    As if suddenly recalling something, Anthony turned to look at the room next door.


    After a moment''s hesitation, he walked over to Benjamin''s bedroom door with a smile before


    reaching out to knock. “Are you asleep?”


    The door flung open from the inside to reveal Benjamin standing within with a frosty re.


    Anthony smiled at his brother. “Why are you looking at me like I''m your enemy?”


    “Why do you think?” Benjamin asked coldly.


    Anthony continued to smile. “I thought I would receive a word of thanks from you bying here.”


    Benjamin smiled mirthlessly. “Thank you so much!”


    Anthony''s smile did not fade despite recognizing the sarcasm. “You''re wee.”


    Benjamin rolled his eyes and went back into his bedroom. He threw himself onto the bed and


    doodled absently on his sketchbook.


    Anthony did not show any intent to enter. Instead, his tiny stature leanedzily against the door


    frame as he spoke. “I noticed your interaction with Daddy earlier. It felt pretty natural.”


    Benjamin was taken aback. He did not expect his brother to have seen it.


    An indescribable feeling rose in his chest. Turning his back against Anthony, Benjamin said nothing.


    Anthony spoke again in response to his brother''s silence. “Be honest. Did you feel touched when


    Daddy rescued you?”


    Benjamin, sprawled on his bed, turned suddenly to look at Anthony. “Has this all been part of your


    n from the very beginning?” he responded with another question.


    Anthony froze momentarily before answering with a grin, “How could such a coincidence be


    nned? Besides, I would never let you encounter such danger again, nor would I let Daddy get


    hurt.”


    “That''s not what I''m talking about!” Benjamin said, ring at him. “You know what I''m referring to.”


    Anthony gazed at him and maintained his elegant smile, though he did not know what to say.


    “I see,” Benjamin said as he narrowed his eyes.


    Anthony did not deny it any longer. “With things being the way they are, I was only lending Daddy a


    hand at my convenience. I could tell that whenever he tries to strike up a conversation with you, you


    never give him an opportunity by hiding or avoiding him. After I did Daddy dirty like that, don’t you


    think I should give him some equivalentpensation? That way, I could still defend myself if he


    catches wind and finds out about my involvement, right?”


    Benjamin hurled his pillow at Anthony, enraged. “Is that why you set me up?”


    Anthony caught it and smiled at Benjamin. “How is this setting you up? I was merely lending you a


    hand. Don’t you want to regain a normal father-son rtionship with Daddy?”


    “Why aren''t you restoring your rtionship with him, then?” Benjamin argued.


    “Um, somebody must lead the way,” replied Anthony. “Besides, I have spent much time alone with


    Daddy and had many deep talks with him. I get along fine with him. At least not as awkward as you


    are with him.”


    Benjamin gazed at his brother for a long time before uttering, “Shame on you for betraying your own


    brother!”


    Anthony''s smile did not falter. “You are the epitome of taking things for granted, Benjamin.”


    Benjamin whipped around, and when Anthony met the furious look in his brother''s eyes, he threw


    his hands up as a sign of admitting defeat. “Okay, fine. I''ll leave.”


    “Shut the door!” Benjamin added vehemently.


    “Got it!" Anthony closed the door. When only a thin crack remained, he peeked into it and added


    cheekily, “Enjoy some fatherly love tonight. Good night.”


    Just as Benjamin was about to lose his temper, Anthony swiftly shut the door and slipped away


    without another word.


    Benjamin sprawled on his bed as he gazed at the shut door. His anger gave way to something more


    complicated before a smile appeared on his face.


    When he realized he was smiling, he tried his hardest to suppress it. He gave a fake cough before


    resuming a calm expression.


    Then, he gazed down at the drawing of a machine gun in his sketchbook. After putting it away, he


    turned off the lights and went to bed.


    He smiled in his dreams.


    Meanwhile, Keh rushed over at once after receiving the call.


    Several people swiftly formed a circle around him upon his arrival.


    Though they said nothing, their intentions were clear.


    Keh nced at them. His fair face was stern, and his dark eyes exuded cold anger. Then, his


    gaze fell on the foremost person. “What is the meaning of this, Mr. Yolk?”


    Eugene Yolk was Reichen''s right-hand man, who had rushed over specifically for the goods. He


    was also the person in charge of the matter.


    Standing several meters away from Keh, Eugene''s gaze sharpened. “Don''t overthink it, Mr.


    Hamilton. It’s just a defensive little habit I''ve developed after years at this job.”


    As he spoke, he hinted at his men to step back.


    One of the men shouted, “We will find out when we apprehend and interrogate him, Mr. Yolk. We


    can''t go back to the boss without an exnation of the goods'' disappearance!”


    “Shut up!” Eugene snarled as he scanned his men. “Mr. Hamilton would not stoop to do such a


    thing. I''ll deal with you by the book if you dare utter such nonsense again.”


    Keh''s lips curled into a cruel smile as he gazed calmly at the people before him. “Are you


    putting on an act in front of me, Mr. Yolk? What''s the meaning of this? Are you suspecting me?”


    Eugene pursed his lips. “I dare not. This matter, however, is indeed a little strange. That is why I had


    no choice but to summon you back here to assist in our investigation, Mr. Hamilton.”


    Keh licked his lower lip as his eyes steeled with amusement. “Assist? Your methods of asking


    for help are very unorthodox, Mr. Yolk.”


    “It''s all a misunderstanding,” Eugene replied. “We require your help, Mr. Hamilton.”


    “Help?” Keh chuckled coldly. “What if I won''t?”


    Eugene appeared troubled. “The goods disappeared as soon as you departed, Mr. Hamilton. We


    will not be able to exin this satisfactorily when we get back. You know very well that if we cannot


    complete our mission, we will not be able to avoid the punishment awaiting our return. This is your


    turf, and you must have a way to find the robbers. This way, we, too, have something to tell when


    we get back.”


    Kehughed. “What does your punishment have to do with me? You should be grateful that I


    helped you obtain the goods. Do you think I have that much free time on my hands?”


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    Eugene gazed at him and frowned.


    Keh lowered his gaze to undo the cuff of his jacket with casual elegance. “I might have agreed


    if you had spoken to me civilly. Do you think I would now?” he said in a soft and ambiguous tone.


    Keh gazed up and looked at the other man as he spoke. His beady pupils, looking like a hellish


    prison permanently deprived of the light of day, sent a shudder down Eugene’s spine.


    Eugene trembled as he met Keh''s gaze, not quite sure why the aura of a mere businessman


    made him feel so small.


    He''s like a king with all the power in the world.


    Eugene''s phone rang just as he was thinking about what to do next.


    Upon seeing that it was Reichen, he strode off at once to answer it.