"As for Xia Ye's identity... being childhood friends is enough. If we bring Old Madam Brown into the picture and give her the identity of a sworn little sister, it would seem like we're trying to cover up even more,"
Stanhope Brown's gaze fell on Shane Sim, with a faint smile on his lips. He lit a cigarette, exhaled a puff of smoke, and that was exactly what he wanted to say.
Shane Sim squinted his eyes, his gaze shifting away from the communication equipment.
Did his silly apprentice know his master's intentions? He wanted people to feel like they were trying to cover up, so that everyone's eyes would be on Xia Ye's actions towards Stanhope Brown, and by doing so, give him enough reason to ask Stanhope to reduce his concern for Xia Ye.
As for Xia Ye... Shane Sim had no real issues with her, but since Grace Gordon had become his apprentice, Shane Sim needed to consider her well-being according to his usual protective nature.
His apprentice was really stubborn.