The Peerless Man With a Thousand Gifts

049 Why Carol?

"I wanted to thank you through this dinner for treating my grandfather," Victor interrupted her. "I've transferred three million to your account along with your regular fees. Consider it a gift for your professional service."

Sophia's expressions dimmed. Victor's rude interruption broke her out of a trance. She realized she had gone too far. The man had that effect on most women.

"It's okay," the beauty said. "It was my duty as a medical practitioner to save him." She turned away as if she didn't want to speak to him anymore.

Victor judged her discomfort and said, "I met your brother."

Sophia looked up at him. "Lance? Did he say anything about me?"

Victor smiled and shook his head. "He's my handler for this mission."

"Yeah, I heard. Project Swallowtail. The Puppetmaster."

"It's better not to speak of such matters in public," Victor warned.

However, Sophia was not backing off. "People talk about him in hushed voices as if he was a big deal, some legend. It makes you think, did he reall