Sevano laughed freely, clearly enjoying the little mess he created. Ramona, who was still standing glued to a surprised expression, could only look at her with a puzzled look.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Sevano said amid his laughter, raising his hand as if giving up. "I'm just kidding. I didn't know that it would surprise you this much."
Ramona finally let go of her long breath, feeling relieved even though her chest still felt tight. However, his fast-paced heart rate was uncontrollable. Sevano's accusation just now really made him panic, even though he knew it was just a joke.
Sevano's laughter slowly subsided. His face turned serious as he continued the conversation. "A few years ago," he said in a low tone, "my company once had someone who was very loyal. I entrusted everything to him,
