Chapter 318

Raine sidestepped Manfred's piercing gaze, his voice stern: "Brother Six, this isn't the time for us to be suspicious of each other. Right now, we're in the same boat. The current situation is rather difficult that Theophilus is aggressively setting his sights on us..."

"Hold on. Setting his sights on us? Did you provoke him?" Manfred cut Raine off, slowly retorting: "Even if the heir has come to Los Angeles, what danger could that be? Let him find the James family and give him whatever he wants. A little expense, a small price to pay, a decent reception, treat him like a Bodhisattva, and that's that."

"It's not that simple." Raine gravely replied: "That Theophilus is not some street market ruffian. His presence is truly intimidating. I've spoken with him directly, and the pressure was immense."

"I don't even know why this Theophilus has come to Los Angeles. But I am certain i