Chapter 283

Gili laughed heartily, his previous fright at the hands of Jonathan almost forgotten, a figment of his mistaken belief that Jonathan was indeed an associate of his cousin.

He was now certain Jonathan had been spouting nonsense, the assertion of friendship but a fabrication spun by the charlatan.

His cousin knew not of Jonathan's existence.

As he was about to brush off Jonathan with a haughty remark, a wheelchair-bound youth was ushered into the room.

"Your cousin has arrived!"

A sharp-eyed individual announced the arrival.

Gili dismissed Jonathan instantly, dashing over to his cousin Harold's side.

In his ordinary attire, Harold appeared slightly pale, his legs concealed by a fur rug.

"Cousin, are you feeling better?" Gili asked in a flattering tone, taking a seat beside him.

Harold responded tersely: "If I use crutches, I can manage to move. How about you? Didn't you say you'd bring E