Chapter 321 Just a Deal
The Winfreds were a prestigious family in Oceanvile. Oceanvile was renowned alongside Casier, and if Casier were considered the aristocracy, then Oceanvile would be a rising star.
The Winfreds were involved in the mining business and made a fortune in previous years. Although they had a tough time in recent years, they had a solid financial foundation.
A few months ago, they acquired a rare mine in South Apridon, which attracted envy from the whole industry.
Now, they unexpectedly let go of this lucrative opportunity for the sake of an illegitimate child, which was a generous act.
It was no wonder Sean didnât value family ties. The Scotts also used to be a prestigious family, and there was a lot of scheming and deceit among the wealthy. He had seen it all. When it came to profit, parents and siblings were all considered trivial matters.
âCassie, is this a trap?â
Catherine always thought Sean was reliable in his actions, and indeed he was. He never did anything without certainty.
People thought that Sean was reckless, heartless, and did whatever he wanted. But they didnât know he was discreet, leaving no detail unattended!
Catherine understood Seanâs meaning, and compared to his worries, she seemed much calmer. âNo. That mine is too rare. Even if the Winfreds choose to keep it, they wonât be able to benefit from it. The Winfreds are facing financial difficulties, and although they have handed over the mining rights, the rest will still belong to the Winfreds three years from now!â
Sean had heard about that mine, and it was said to have a considerable reserve.
At present, it was only in the exploration phase. It would take at least a year or two before actual mining could commence. The Winfreds had granted a three-year window for these mining rights.
In reality, only one year of the mining rights was available. After three years, they would take it back. By then, they would get pure profit.
Xavier was truly cunning. Sean thought of something else and quickly reminded Catherine, âCassie, I heard that the Duncans are also eyeing that mine. The Duncans are like fierce tigers. It wonât be good if they set their sights on it!â
âThe Duncansâ¦â Catherine muttered softly. Her neat bangs partially covered her starry eyes, a faint smile playing at the corners of her mouth. âDo they want it?â
Sean didnât understand what Catherine meant by this, and he felt that something was off about her.
âAnyway, be more cautious, Cassie. The Duncans are powerful. We should avoid them!â
Catherine didnât respond to him, and the smile in her eyes grew wicked. Half an hour later, Ronin arrived on time with Erick. After changing his new clothes, Erick looked completely different.
Living in the black market for years had drained some color from his originally fair skin. The pale-skinned teenager possessed an exquisite appearance, and his slightly upturned eyes were filled with a captivating aura.
His cold temperament perfectly embodied the image of a mysterious young man. Even Sean couldnât help but compliment, âThis kid looks even more delicious in new clothes!â
In the next second, Ronin retorted.
âI chose this outfit for him, you know? By the way, Sean, you are such a sick pervert. What kind of adjective are you using? Delicious? Youâre so disgusting!â
Seeing that the two were about to argue again, Catherine shook her head helplessly, stood up, and coldly uttered one word, âHungry!â
After saying that, she walked away quickly, and the two promptly followed, forgetting about their argument.
Erick stood still, looking down at his new attire, furrowing his eyebrows. In his mind, he replayed Catherineâs expression just now.
âIs it not good-looking?â he wondered.
âWhy didnât she compliment me?
Ronin chose the restaurant for dinner. Unsurprisingly, it was a barbecue restaurant. By the time they reached the entrance, Ronin and Sean had already rushed in while Erick hesitated at the door.
Catherine, who was walking at the back, noticed Erickâs hesitation and cast a cold gaze at him.
âArenât you coming with us?â
Erick hesitated momentarily, lowered his head with a hint of shyness, and softly asked, âCan I come in, too?â
âOf course!â Catherine replied without hesitation. âWhy would I bring you here if not?â
Catherine had said what needed to be said. Whether he entered or not was up to him! Seeing Catherine had already left, Erick immediately followed suit.
This was Erickâs first time dining with others at the same table. When he was with Killian, Killian would occasionally take him out to eat after winning a match, but he always stood at the door, waiting for leftovers.
He could choose not to eat, but the result would be hunger. Ronin diligently helped Catherine with everything, cutting meat for her and putting it on her plate.
Seeing this, Sean couldnât help but tease Ronin. âWhy donât you just feed it to Catherineâs mouth so she doesnât even have to lift a finger!â
Ronin knew Sean was teasing him, but he wasnât angry. Instead, he confidently responded to Sean, âIf Catherine is willing, Iâll do that for her!
Sean couldnât help but burst into laughter. Unbelievable!
Had he not been aware of Roninâs admiration for Catherine, he might have suspected that Ronin had feelings for her.
Erick quietly ate his food, silently observing the movements of the people around him. In his slightly squinted eyes, there was envy. He believed that one day, he would also be able to sit by Catherineâs side and prepare everything she liked.
Catherine had agreed to meet the Winfreds at 8 p.m. After finishing the barbecue, Ronin drove them to the Winfredsâ.
Sean thought he shouldnât go there, so only the three of them went. Once they got in the car, Catherine leaned on the backseat and closed her eyes to rest. Erick sat silently beside her while Ronin, the chatterbox, drove in boredom.
Although Ronin focused on driving, his eyes never left Catherine for a moment. With a stranger in the car, he didnât trust anyone except Catherine. He had to keep a close eye on this âTylerâ to prevent any accidents from happening.
After a while, Ronin couldnât help but ask Erick when he noticed that Erick hadnât said a word.
âArenât you worried that we might sell you?â
Hearing this, Erick slowly lifted his head. His eyes emitted a faint green light in the dim car, cold and eerie.
âShe has the right to.â
The âsheâ he referred to was Catherine.
Ronin couldnât help but praise Erick, â Kid, youâve got some guts. Donât worry. Catherine isnât a bad person. We made a deal with the Winfreds. You can return to your home once we get what we want. Itâs better to live with the Winfreds than to follow Killian in the black market.â
âIs that so?â Erick said in a cold voice. Ronin drove through the green light, not noticing Erickâs faint smile and the killing intent in his eyes!