Chapter 158: Displeasing To The Eye

Chapter 158: Displeasing to the Eye

Thanks to Cheyenne's arrival, the once quiet Iker's Estate suddenly

became lively.

The living room was filled with people, and the beautiful men and

women in the room made the maids’ eyes light up. When coffee was

served, they were all very careful.

As the host, Iker sat at the head of the table with a stern expression on

his face. He looked displeased at all of these extra people in his house.

“I remember only inviting Miss Lawrence," he said.

Everyone except Kate, who had thin skin, picked up their coffee cups

nonchalantly and took a sip.

Reece even lounged on the sofa with his legs crossed as if he were at

home. "Tanner and I are already friends," he said. “I drank some soup

he sent which tasted good, so I came to thank him."

Tanner raised an eyebrow slightly when he heard this, thinking, 'l didn't

send it to you but you drank it!"

Iker looked at Omari and narrowed his deep-set eyes slightly. "Mr. Lara,

you seem to have nothing better to do."

Omari nodded honestly while staring obsessively at Cheyenne's

beautiful profile. "It's off-season for my company right now," he said.

Off-season? Cheyenne almost spat out her coffee when she heard this

sentence - anyone could say it except Omari! With his reputation, just

posting a message saying “accepting orders’ would probably result in

queues until next year! However, since Omari wasn't particularly

ambitious by nature - only taking cases when he ran low on money -

seeing him forced into business would be quite rare indeed!

Kate raised her hand timidly while looking downcast. “I ... I am here on

behalf of my brother who is currently hospitalized.” She explained

softly, "Since my brother is also a victim in this case, then I have every

right to be here."

"Alright, Master Iker, let's get down to business," Cheyenne's tone

became serious which caused everyone else's mood in the living room

become solemn too. "Do you have any news about Konner?"

Iker made sure that all the servants around them left before speaking

again, "I've received some information about Konner recently. Konner

initially took care of snakes for Davon, and then he was transferred to

be a driver. About two years ago, he took a leave, claiming he was

going back to his hometown, and he didn't return until three months

later.”

"What was the reason for his leave?"

"Taking a three-month leave seems quite unusual. Especially

considering that Konner is just an ordinary driver."

"Marriage." Tanner glanced at his young master and added in a

melodious voice, "After he came back, everyone said he became very

strange. He would often wake up in the middle of the night to drink.

When he had nothing to do, he liked to talk to himself."

Omari suddenly snapped his fingers and caught everyone's attention.

They all looked at him.

"I asked Konner's wife," Omari said. "She said her husband was normal

before they got married. After they got married, Konner planned on

quitting his job as a driver. After Konner quit his job, he would often go

to an underground gambling den and gamble away his money. If he lost

a game, he would come back home and drink while talking to himself."

“I had someone investigate this gambling den,” Omari continued. “It is

one of Mupreyca's mysterious family industries where only the rich or

wealthy can gamble!"

Upon hearing this news, Cheyenne began questioning everything that

she knew about Konner.

Even though the Todd family paid higher wages than other companies

for drivers like Konner who drove taxis when not working for them

directly - there was no way that it could explain why Konner would be

so careless with money.

"Do you know where this gambling den is?" Cheyenne asked curiously.

Omari immediately frowned and refuted firmly, “No way! I can't let you

take such risks! Don't even think about it!"

Cheyenne raised an eyebrow with a smile on her face as she replied

softly, "I have already made up my mind."

Nobody could change her decision now!

Everyone looked at Cheyenne's determined expression helplessly

before sighing together in unison.

“I'l go with Cheyenne," Kate volunteered bravely after hearing what

she had decided upon doing next.

Hearing Kate's offer, Reece rolled his eyes. "What are you going there

for? To slow down Cheyenne? When it comes to things like this, it's

only right for a charming young guy like me to handle it."

"Forget it," Kate retorted quickly before Reece could say anything else.

“Your face will probably be recognized by someone as soon as you

walk into it!"

Kate's words deflated Reece instantly because they made so much

sense.

Iker was actually much more suitable for going with Cheyenne since he

rarely appeared publicly but then again, he couldn't walk.

Cheyenne needed somebody who could cause trouble inside the

gambling den so that she could get time there to search for clues.

The next evening, the neon lights on the streets flickered to life,

adorning the city with their radiant glow. Everywhere, there was a

bustling scene of lights, colors, and merriment.

A black Maybach raced down the straight street. Inside, a young

woman in a red mini skirt exuded sex appeal and allure. Her face was

half-covered by black sunglasses, but her bright red lips were eye-

catching.

Her own car had been damaged in an accident and this car she drove

belonged to Master Iker.

In the driver's seat was a relatively sturdy "woman" with an alluring face

who drove with one hand while using the other to adjust her chest.

"This thing is useless; it keeps falling off.”

Cheyenne glanced over from the passenger seat and chuckled before

slapping the back of his hand.

"Don't move around like that! What if you expose yourself later?"

“I am singled out as the national heartthrob by netizens, but I gave up

my dignity for your sake. So, once this is done, I want you to gift me

your Stone Angel Statue."

He had long coveted Cheyenne's Stone Angel Statue which was

exquisite and translucent in her villa courtyard. She placed it in her

fountain pool to make it aesthetically pleasing.

He had wanted to take it from Cheyenne since he bought his villa in

Akloit, but Cheyenne refused to give it away to him. It wasn't that she

was being stingy, but once the stone statue was removed, the fountain

pool would be empty... and she couldn't be bothered to find a

replacement.

"Fine," Cheyenne agreed reluctantly. "But let me make myself clear.

You have to move it yourself!"

As long as she didn't have to lift a finger herself, everything else could

be negotiated easily enough.

After getting her promise, Reece suddenly threw a flirtatious look at her.

“I knew you were generous.”

Cheyenne covered her mouth abruptly with disgust written all over her

face before turning away from him. "You hurt my eyes! Just focus on

driving!"

"How can 1? I put on makeup before leaving home today - even lipstick

too - don't they make me look good? How can you say such things?"

He actually knew how important male attractiveness was nowadays...

impressive indeed!