Francis didn't say much, just silently stared at the swirling black mist.
Sometimes, they were all too aware that the boss was a threat to them, yet they could not afford to openly break with him due to the multitude of intertwined interests.
"This incident was indeed a lack of consideration on our part, but we genuinely just wanted to have a good chat with this young man. Are you, perhaps, also interested in him, boss? Is that why you prefer we don't get too involved with him?"
Benjamin said with a smile, then quickly added, "We truly weren't aware of any relationship between him and you, boss. If you really are fond of him, then we can step aside. After all, no matter what, we know our place."
"No matter how talented, no one really compares to you, boss. What do you think?"
John, listening on the side, was initially puzzled but quickly caught on and couldn't help but scoff quietly.
