Riches in Disguise

Lynn finally smiled and headed to the kitchen.

I let out a sigh of relief. Did that mean she had forgiven me?

Lynn started her work in the kitchen. Shortly after, someone suddenly pounded on the door. The sound was so loud it made me jump.

Lynn immediately came out of the kitchen and gestured for me to be quiet.noveldrama

I nodded and stayed silent. At the same time, I texted Quintus. "We're in danger. Get here fast."

Quintus quickly replied, "Don't worry, Mr. White. I'm right behind you."

His message caught me off guard. I quickly turned around. However, everything was arranged as usual, and there wasn't any sign of anyone hiding.

This sent a shiver down my spine. I felt lucky to have Quintus on my side. If he had been an assassin, I might have suddenly died out of nowhere!

Just then, Lynn walked up to the door. She dared not open it but called through it, "Who's there?"

I heard a man's deep voice. "It's me!"

Lynn's face instantly went pale. "Mr. Cummings, you're here! Please wait a second. I'm a bit of a mess. I'll tidy up and open the door for you."

With that, she rushed over to me, grabbed my arm, and pulled me toward the guest room.

She said, "Listen, William! Mr. Cummings is the squad leader of The Dragonshade Society. He's pretty high up but keeps coming around to bother me.

"Whatever happens, don't come out. If you do, you'll get me and Riley in trouble. Do you hear me?"

Her words hit me immediately. Mr. Cummings was probably one of her regulars.

I stopped her and said, "Lynn, I don't care how you've dealt with them before. You don't have to deal with these people if you don't want to now that I'm here. I can take care of The Dragonshade Society for you."

Lynn quickly shoved my hand away, her eyes blazing. "Stop talking nonsense!

"William, I'm warning you for the last time. Stay out of it! Do you hear me? I'm willing to serve the people of The Dragonshade Society. If you dare mess up my plans, I'll make you regret it! Do you get it now? Tell me!"

She was nervous and anxious, so I simply nodded. "I get it."

Lynn said, "Then stay in this room. Don't go out, and don't let him find out you're here."

"Okay," I replied.

With that, Lynn turned and left. After closing the guest room door, she hurried to the front door to open it.

I sighed. Despite my reluctance, I had no choice but to stay in the room.

Before long, I heard footsteps outside.

In a deep voice, Mr. Cummings said, "Why is it taking you so long to open the door? You're not hiding a man in there, are you?"

Lynn said, "What are you talking about, Mr. Cummings? Whether I live or die, I belong to The Dragonshade Society. I won't have any man but the gentlemen of The Dragonshade Society."

Mr. Cummings sneered, "That's

more like it! If you don't listen, you'll end up just like that idiot's loyal follower. You'll die a mysterious death, and that bastard's kid won't survive either. Do you hear me?"

Lynn replied, "Mr. Cummings, please don't scare me like that. I'll end up having nightmares. Have I not been good and considerate enough to you?"

Her voice was flirtatious and seductive, a kind of flattery I had never heard before. Still, I could tell that she wasn't doing it willingly.

If it weren't for protecting herself and Riley, she would never serve people from The Dragonshade Society like this.

With that thought in mind, I quietly cracked the door open and peeked outside.