"No, of course not," Vincent softly refuted. His voice quivered slightly as he spoke. "I don't want to dictate how you interpret the situation, Sir. I'm merely presenting an alternative perspective. If you believe that Mr. Ryley's actions, like eliminating your primary rival before the day of the battle, indicate his loyalty to you, then that's true. However, if you suspect that such actions might suggest potential betrayal in the future, then that's also a valid interpretation."
The room seemed to grow smaller as the tension in the air thickened. Clyde's piercing gaze bore into Vincent, his face a mix of anger and contemplation.
"After all, you will secure your heir through him," Vincent continued, his voice barely above a whisper. His eyes darted around the room, avoiding direct eye contact with Clyde as he added, "Considering what we discovered in Mr. Adrian's lab before..."
