The Mastermind
Author: Electro lord
last update Last Updated: 2023-11-11 23:37:30

"Huh?"

Max froze as he stood up abruptly not believing his ears. Though he knew that Albert would probably not deceive him, he still couldn't help but think that it was a lie and for a moment wanted to say it was.

"Young Master." Albert's old voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Yeah, I'm listening." Max sighed as he managed to calm his raging emotions.

Since Albert had said so, he believed it to be so and was sure that it was.

"Can you come over to the company, I don't think it's okay to talk over the phone." Albert paused for about a moment before he continued.

"Alright, I'll come over right now," Max replied and immediately disconnected the call.

The matter was of utmost importance and he had to go to the company even if he was unwilling.

Max hurriedly walked out of the Villa, got into one of the cars and drove out at a high speed. He couldn't care less about the traffic regulations at the moment. He wanted to reach Albert as soon as he could.

Along the way, Max frowned as
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