Bab 382: A Surprise Gift for a Visit (V)

The butler had distanced himself slightly to answer the phone call again. He wanted to interrupt the exchange but those were people of even higher status than his master. 

Finally, he could not help but try to approach once more and tap on his master's shoulders.

Still, he was ignored.

Xiong De had calmed down and continued on with his aggrieved act.

"If uncle really doubts me, then I will comply and follow the investigation of the law. I am willing to prove my innocence." He stood up, pale-faced but with his chin held high in dignity.

The main branch could not topple his pride. He got scared earlier when his scheme was exposed and was worried that he might suffer big losses, but he would not easily lose. 

With the failed scheme, taking the Xiong Empire would just be more difficult and take a much longer time. However, with his backers' power, it was only a matter of time.