Chapter 1982

Glancing at the kitchen, Adrian saw Dieter was still sound asleep and showed no signs of waking up. "I'm in a hurry, so I need you to be my witness. I've handed the pendant to Johnny, but he’s not qualified to wield it." Caroline was overjoyed. Adrian's move effectively put Johnny and Sylvas in check, preventing either from causing trouble. "Well played," she said, raising her hand. "I can be your witness. Sylvas has the authority, while Johnny has the pendant. This way, neither of them can act on their own." Sylvas was infuriated, realizing that Adrian had just played him into becoming a lackey. His tone was cold as he said, "I won't manage Ivory Cloud’s affairs since you don’t have any trust in me. You guys can play leader as much as you want!" He stood up to leave. Johnny then tutted and said, "I thought you were a noble man, Sylvas. You're just after the pendant, aren't you? And to think Dieter has always trusted you… Here, take it if you want it so badly!" Johnny was maki