Chapter 39 – The Deal
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“Should I congratulate you again? Looks like you had a heartwarming conversation with your father while I was out of your sight.”
I hadn’t organized my thoughts when James entered the room. I tried to ignore him, but this man had the audacity to sit on the chair next to my bed.
Not sure what he is doing, but the way he looks at me surely means that we are not standing on the same side.
James has always been my father’s dog and there is no way that he is changing the owner of his leash at any moment now. I can’t trust him just like how I can’t trust my own flesh and blood.
He is a cunning fox who manages to survive through life using his own skills and brain.
“I'd appreciate it if you will walk out of my face, James. You are the last person that I wanted
