"So… Yaaa… Umm…" The usually cool and confident Luther was stuttering and stammering.

"I kind of have to stay here for about another 6 months."

However, only a roar of laughter echoed in response to his serious confession.

Contrary to what he had expected and feared, his brothers simply laughed it off and brushed it aside as if it was nothing.

"Cough cough… I am fine working out of here for another 6 months. I found a really good eatery next street, which is totally worth more visits." Panther helped out first.

"Yup I am good too boss. You know I am pursuing that cutie seriously. Just don't become my love rival. That's all I am asking." Monkey chimed in.

Taking the hint, one by one, they all supported a very flustered and embarrassed Luther.

His sculpted face turned red and his cheeks were burning.

Chugging the bear on the table, he left the room in a hurry.

"Ok then. I owe you guys one!" He could still hear the roaring laughter behind him.

Literally running out, Luther left the hotel with a flushed face.

Why am I even doing this!!! He wondered.

On the other side...

Not understanding his plight, Su Lin and Runyan were celebrating in the house for very different reasons.

Su Lin had already explained to her everything that had happened.

And considering the recent events, Runyan was more than happy to have this new bodyguard/ model in their small team.

"OK, this is our chance. We need to attract a lot of new clients in these six months." Runyan cheered.

"Ya. Our herbal mixtures are great. So all we need is the customer to purchase it and use it once or twice and they will be buying it again for sure!"

"And with a face like that, at least some women are bound to stop by and take a look."

Su Lin mumbled while trying to put together a special batch of herbal mixture for Luther.

"What is this one for sis?" Runyan asked curiously.

"Did you notice earlier? That guy had an amazing bone structure and physique, but his skin quality was not too great."

"It is a blasphemy actually, for a thing of beauty like that covered with scars and blemishes."

"Hmm.. now that I think about that. You are correct. But not many men typically put effort into skincare and stuff." Runyan shrugged her shoulders and said.

"Exactly."

"In fact, I don't think he has ever used anything on his skin. But we need him at his best for our photoshoot. So we should start working on him as soon as possible."

Su Lin made herself busy by preparing a big batch of herbs and taking a huge saucepan to bone dry them first.

She then adjusted the proportions and started mixing them evenly with the right amount of water.

After a few minutes, she added in boiling hot coconut oil and evened out the consistency of the mixture.

A faint pungent smell started emerging from the mixture.

And several different looks crossed Runyan's face while observing Su Lin at work.

She believed in her friend's godly herbal abilities but this smell...?

Isn't it a bit too weird and strong?

And it turned worse every minute till Su Lin finally heaved a sigh. "Done."

....

Tang Yue was pacing back and forth in her bedroom, throwing multiple curse words out every now and then.

"Unreliable idiots!!! So meticulous when it comes to getting the payment but not one of them is picking up the phone!! Hmph."

Since this was her first 'not so legal' conduct, she was a bit anxious and worried about the outcome.

And to make matters worse these stupid assholes hadn't contacted her since afternoon. Not even their boss was picking up the phone.

This is what particularly made her nervous.

Their boss never went out on missions and purely handled things from the sidelines. And he usually is always reachable!!

She has worked with this group a lot for other minor stuff like leaking nude photos online, spreading rumors, bribing, and so on.

But it's the big game now!!? Did they drop the ball? What happened today? Tang Yue was biting her nails despondently.

There were several benefits to having a mayor as your dad.

But the biggest disadvantage is that you are always under a microscope!!

These idiots... they better not screw up...