Chapter 244 Lost Track

Having spent years navigating the underworld, Maurice had weathered every storm and was no stranger to danger. Even with Nightshade Guild's attention on him, he felt a flicker of unease, but his expression remained calm. He poured a cup of tea for Tyren unhurriedly and said, "He's just a friend. If you want to meet him, I can introduce you, Mr. Blair." "A Groytonian?" Tyren asked. "Yes," Maurice admitted honestly. Tyren lightly tapped the table. His tone sounded casual, but it carried unmistakable pressure. "Mr. Covington, what kind of deal are you running here? It looks like Nightshade Guild will need to investigate this thoroughly sometime." Maurice broke out in a cold sweat, but still forced a flattering smile. "Mr. Blair, you really have a sense of humor. I'm a law-abiding businessman. Every business I run is legitimate—I would never dare break the law." Maurice's establishment operated as a black market behind the scenes, though on the surface, it went by the name of an ente