How could a man tolerate his girlfriend being encroached upon by another man?
Yet when he spoke of Joan Harry, there was no fluctuation in Sylvan Cheney's eyes.
There were only two reasons: one is that Sylvan has hidden his feelings too deeply; the other is that Sylvan has no feelings for Joan Harry.
Most likely, the answer is the latter.
"Jesse Rowan, returning to the country and choosing to target the Harry Family was not a whim, was it?" Sylvan's gaze met his, his deep features hiding in the dim light.
Sylvan's sharp eyes were fixed on Jesse Rowan, not letting up for a second.
Jesse's gaze sank somewhat, a rare restraint in his eyes.
But after a moment, he scoffed, "Mr. Cheney, where have you been hearing these rumors and gossip? I didn't realize Mr. Cheney was such a nosy person, loving to pry into others' private affairs. Unlike me, I've never been one to interfere in others' personal lives."
As he said this, Jesse took a fierce drag on his cigarette.
