Chapter 778

Huan returned to the study in his small building, just as Maia came looking for him. "So, have you worked things out with your uncle? When are we making our move?" Huan lifted his icy gaze to meet Maia's, his voice calm but distant. "You should leave." Maia 's brows instantly furrowed, her sharp eyes narrowing at him. "Huan, what's the meaning of this? Are you trying to burn bridges before you've even crossed the river?" "Don't forget who gave you the intel on your uncles! And let's not overlook the deal you struck with my father. Are you seriously thinking of backing out now? Do you really believe he admires you so much that he won't lift a finger against you?" Huan regarded her steadily, his deep, penetrating eyes seeming to see right through her. "Maia, I remember what you told me the first time we met that you had no real interest in me, but your father wanted to use you to control me and the Smith family. You said you weren't interested in any of it, so we could cooperate for mutu