Chapter 556
For a moment, Sanford froze, holding his breath.
"Ah, haha." Sanford’s lips, visible through his shaggy beard, curled up awkwardly. "I think there might be some misunderstanding. How about we try to resolve this with a conversation?"
Ian could even see beads of cold sweat forming on his forehead. The fact that he remained frozen in his awkward posture suggested he’d realized the coin Ian had just thrown hadn't missed. Or perhaps he simply didn’t want to test his luck again.
"That, I am curious about." Ian’s crooked smile widened as he flicked his wrist, tossing the coins and catching them again. "I wonder just how you plan to clear up this misunderstanding. You’d have to convince not only me, but everyone here."
"Everyone... you say?" Sanford blinked and muttered a beat later.
Ian shot back immediately. "This whole situation happened because of you, Sanford Plum. All because you didn’t want to repay your debt to His Excellency."
"T-That’s absurd! As I said, this was only—"
"Well, we’ll know for sure once the executive you made a deal with wakes up," said Ian.
Sanford, who had been rambling with excuses, faltered.
Watching his brow slowly furrow, Ian shrugged. "Most of the ones behind me are only unconscious."
Of course, they’d be in a state where they couldn't even eat porridge for a while, let alone speak. However, that wasn't something Sanford could verify right away. Not that he would need to.
"Sanford!"