Winters deliberately kept his distance from Matteo Konar and Fernando Leo's entourage, even when hosting a banquet, only reminiscing or discussing fresh overseas experiences, without ever asking about the former's purpose in coming to Paratu.
So he was completely unaware of Matteo Konar's outrageous request, nor did he know anything about the latter's schemes.
Faced with Gessa's teasing, Winters could only endure it helplessly.
Turning his head, Winters found Skur Meklen's sharp eyes fixed tightly on him.
Annoyed, Winters stared back at Skur Meklen and said in a deep voice, "Regardless of Mr. Matteo Konar's plans, I have never colluded with him privately."
Yet Skur's needle-like gaze lingered on Winters' face for a long time, unable to find any signs of deceit, before reluctantly moving away.
On the other side, Gessa's expression shifted after laughing enough, and he suddenly slammed the table with a fist.
