60. Escape Attempt
Author: Cincin_dalin
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The butler gave up. He had been influenced by Leon's words. He was afraid that John would be angry with him for letting Leon stay there too long, not going straight to work. He immediately took Leon and Henri to the guest room where Veronica was. However, a voice stopped them.

"Wait!"

Leon was shocked when he turned his head and found Dion staring at him. Not wanting Dion to feel suspicious, Leon immediately neutralized his feelings, pretending not to know Dion.

'Damn! Why did he have to show up? Shouldn't he be leaving today?' Leon thought angrily.

"Who are you? Why did you come into my house?" Dion asked while looking at Leon and Henri alternately.

Dion felt like he didn't recognize the two people. He was surprised, where did they come from, why suddenly there were two strangers wearing masks and pest control uniforms. Dion also didn't feel like he had called them.

"We are pest control officers, sir. It was Mr. John who called us to come to your house."

Henri answered it, beca
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