I Inherited Billions

Chapter 64

I thought a lot that night.

I had figured some things out as well.

Even though his power was limited at times, Vincent Quinn was still relatively trustworthy.

Besides, no one else could be trusted other than him.

The thought of this made me uneasy. I suddenly realized that I had a problem. I could not keep seeking Vincent out for every little thing. He was not invincible, even though he had his limits.

I had to improve my capabilities and cultivate my team.

…

When I woke up the next day, I went down to the gardens and gave Vincent a call.

“Did you sleep well last night, Uncle Quinn?”

“It was alright. Is something the matter, young master?”

“Mmhm, you were the one who arranged the assassination two nights ago, weren’t you?” I asked, smiling.

There was a moment of silence from the other end of the call.

“Yes, I supposed you’ve guessed it?”

“Yes, I did. The clues were too obvious.”

“Young master is too smart. I can’t hide anything from you.”

“Why would you do that?”

“I was not in charge of this plan. It was the board of directors. They felt the need to raise your awareness of your surroundings. You can’t be picking up girls every day. So, they planned the assassination, and took the opportunity to place Mindy Neal by your side.”

“So, you knew about this, but you couldn’t do anything about it?” **********。

“Yes, I denied it, but it didn’t matter. I’m sorry young master, this old butler is too useless.”

“It’s alright, I understand. So, does this mean that there are many things within the board of directors that you are no longer in charge of?”

“Yes.”

“Then, can you be trusted?” I asked solemnly.

When Vincent heard the tone of my voice, he replied in the same solemn tone, “You can trust me, young master. I’m loyal to Old Mr. Logan. He gave me everything, so I’ll assist you, according to his will. However, those old fellows on the board of directors use their status as Old Mr. Logan’s subordinates as a crutch and a***e their seniority. They are harder to deal with. So, sometimes, my hands are tied.”

“Your words are enough. What about Mindy Neal? Is she trustworthy?”

“She is from Nocturna. Nocturna is the organization with the strongest discipline. Since the upper management has given her an order, which is to protect you, you have nothing to worry about. However, she might have been sent to help collect information on you. In that regard, you’d have to heighten your precautions. If it’s possible, try to chase her away. However, this might prove to be difficult, unless she receives orders from upper management that is.”

“Alright, I understand. Also, I see you as my senior, Uncle Quinn, so please don’t refer to yourself as an old butler.”

“Alright, young master, your wish is this old butler’s command.”

I did not know whether to laugh or to cry. “Okay, let’s end this conversation for now, I need to head to school.”

…

I hung up the phone and went home.

Perhaps Montana Bale was still mad, so she had already left.

Since Montana was not at home, I had nothing to hide. I went straight to the living room and told Mindy bluntly, “I don’t like you, so is there any way to make you piss off?”

Mindy was stunned for a moment, then replied in the same tone, “Likewise. I have nothing but distaste for nouveau riche like you.”

“…”

I was speechless. “Since we dislike each other, why must we trouble one another? Can’t you stay farther away from me?”

“I’m sorry. Even though I don’t like you, I have orders from the higher-ups. I can’t disobey them.”

“Your higher-ups told you to protect me, not to live in my house.”

“They ordered me to stay by your side at all times and protect you.”

“Since you have to stay by my side at all times, does that mean that you’ll have to strip n***d and crawl into bed with me to protect me?” I asked with a smile.

“Say that again?”

Mindy’s brows furrowed in anger. At some point, she had produced a black dagger in her hand.

“Um, calm down, calm down.”

Staring at the tip of the dagger, I immediately backed off, chuckled, and said, “Look, you’re a pretty girl. You don’t want to do this either, right? So, the order from your higher-ups is inanimate, but as humans, we’re sentient, right?

“My only request–and it’s not an unreasonable request–is that you can’t live in my house. You’re affecting my life. With all the trouble you caused last night, my girlfriend got so mad that she’s not talking to me anymore…”

“Girlfriend?” Mindy sneered. “That Layla Owens or what’s-her-name?”

“This…”

I was baffled. I did not realize that Mindy knew so much. “All in all, you can protect me, but please don’t affect my personal life.”

“Sure, but on one condition.”

“What is it?”

“You’ll have to beat me.”

“…”

I was speechless. Her request was beyond unreasonable.

That night, I got bored and decided to research this organization.

It was the world’s top assassin-for-hire organization composed of beautiful women. Not only were they skilled, but each of them had their unique ability.

Mindy’s greatest strength was her stealth.

Thus, she was highly skilled in camouflage protection.

Stamen Group had hired her for this specific reason.

There was no way I could beat her. What a joke.

At that thought, I chuckled bitterly. “Sure, I can beat you, just not in combat. Let’s try something else, shall we?”

It was time to play dirty.

However, the unthinkable happened.

When she heard this, she nodded and replied, “Sure, how would you like to compete?”

‘Well, f**k me. Did she agree? This girl has way too much confidence in herself.’

“Alright then, let’s have a pissing contest and see who can pee the furthest. How about that?” I asked cheekily.

I was not trying to be crass. It was just that seeing her icy demeanor made me want to tease her a little.

“Would you believe me if I said I’d just obliterate it?” A small crossbow had suddenly appeared in her hand.

At her aim, I suddenly felt an icy shiver run down my crotch.

Squeezing my legs together, I smiled mockingly and said, “I was just joking, it was just a joke. How about this? I’ll make a reasonable request, and if can do it, you win. What do you think?”

“Sure.” Mindy nodded confidently.

“Alright, give me a moment.”

As soon as I said that, I returned to my room. Once I found a piece of cardboard, I made it into a sign that could be hung around her neck. Then, I wrote, “I’m a p********e, 300 bucks per night.”

After I was done, I walked into the living room and handed it to her. “I request that you wear this sign and stand in the neighborhood for an hour.”

“Do you want to die?” Mindy was livid. Her face darkened. “How could I do such a thing?”

“Hey, my request isn’t unreasonable at all. All you have to do is wear this sign and stand outside for an hour,” I said in utmost seriousness.

“As assassins, don’t you face situations that are much more complicated than this? If you can’t even handle such a measly request, how could I trust you?”

“Then you do it. If you can do it, I’ll give you some freedom,” Mindy retorted.

“Fine, no take-backs.” I sneered.

“Yeah, I said what I said. However, we’ll have to change this sign…”

With that, she walked into the room. After a while, she returned with another sign. On the sign, it read, “I’m gay, 50 bucks per night”.

“That’s it? If I wear this for an hour, you’ll grant me my freedom?” I asked her again.

“That’s right, if you can do this, I’ll give you some level of freedom.”

“Alright, let’s go to the neighborhood then.”

“Are you serious?”

“Yes, totally serious.” I nodded.

“You’re insane.” In a rare instance, Mindy’s face had lit up in amusement, no longer her previous icy façade.

Seeing her faint smile, I was a little surprised.

Truth be told, compared to her cold expression, she was stunning when she smiled.

When we arrived at the entrance to the neighborhood, Mindy handed me the sign and hid away, trying to distance herself from me.

“I’ll start counting down for you now. If you can stand here for an hour, you’ll win.”

“Okay.”

I agreed, then put on the sign.

However, what I did next made her jaw drop.