"Did you see that look on his face during the meeting earlier? That smug, self-satisfied expression? No matter how serious the situation might be, how could they bring back a retired man like him and call him an advisor?"@@novelbin@@
âWell, stillâ¦â
Seth, who had been agreeing with Mile up to this point, coughed awkwardly and started to hesitate.
âYou canât deny Lukeâs skill. Just look at how much Dylan struggled without himâ¦â
âDylanâs adjusted just fine. What are you talking about?â
âDo you really think so? Do you honestly believe our special unit is running as smoothly as it used to?â
Mile faltered, Sethâs remark hitting closer to home than he cared to admit. He coughed to cover his discomfort.
âAnyway, itâs infuriating to have to deal with that bastard again. On top of that, who knows if Luke will keep covering up the equipment embezzlement incident? Ugh, itâs a headache all because of him!â
âMy thoughts exactlyâuh, waitâ¦â
âIf only there were a way to get rid of him once and for allâ¦â
As Mile seriously contemplated his words, Seth, standing beside him, grew visibly pale. He subtly nudged Mile in the ribs, trying to stop him from going any further.
âWhat? Why are you pokingââ