Chapter 32: Give Me Hayasaka Ai
"Gan'an-sama, Rokuhara-sama wishes to speak with you."
"..."
For a moment, there was no response.
On the other end of the phone, Gan'an Shinomiya froze upon hearing Hayasaka's words.
'Damn it... Could it be that not only has the mission failed, but the Shinomiya family's conspiracy has angered the King?'
The thought sent a chill down his spine. If true, the Shinomiya family would face an unprecedented crisis—they could vanish overnight.
But as the head of the family, he couldn't afford to panic. Quickly, he steadied his breathing and spoke in a respectful tone.
"It is an honor to speak with you, King. I apologize for not being able to meet you in person."
Meanwhile, Hayasaka stared at his phone in disbelief. In all his life, this was the first time he had heard Gan'an speak in such a submissive position.
Across the table, Ren remained relaxed.
"I don't like beating around the bush. Shinomiya Gan'an, you wish to offer your loyalty, correct?" His voice was calm, but there was an invisible pressure in his words.