Chapter 120 - cult leader

"Sera… does that mean the demoness wants me? Well, if that's the case, I'll gladly sell my soul to the devil." Alexander Han's expression was indiscernible. Probably all his experience as an actor, help him conceal all his emotions and play with fire like it was nothing.

Thomas Yang and Riggs who's trying to absorb his words made both their eyes dilate. They were so shocked about how this compensation discussion escalated to selling someone's soul!

Thomas Yang: 'Sell his… what?'

Riggs: 'Wa-- Wants him?'

Seraphina sized Alexander Han's expression. Although it was hard to figure out what was going on his mind. Unfortunately, the burning magma trying to camouflage beneath his mesmerizing eyes with a shade of a woodland path betrayed his facade because that look in his eyes, Seraphina was too familiar with it as she had the same eyes before.

Maybe Seraphina was just too observant, or probably she was playing this masquerade game for too long thus, just a slight change from Alexander Han's expression and body language came as opening for her to see right through his soul. However, except Seraphina who was currently calculating this man's capacity and intention, Riggs and Thomas Yang were stuck on Alexander Han's nonsense proposal.

"Great. Then, we'll call it a done deal if you show your sincerity, yes? Tell me, Mr. Han, what would you want to sacrifice? Should I carved out those beautiful eyes of yours… or cut your tongue? Or maybe you'll offer your helping hand? Your ears look pleasing too, I can accept them as a sacrifice… I don't mind crippling you either." Seraphina inquired with an amused grin on her face. Despite her innocent, harmless pretty face, her words are too vicious for someone to handle. It was as if she could snap any moment and grant Alexander Han's request anytime without hesitation. She continued,

"It's okay… take your time but I can't wait forever, you know." Seraphina went back to her old self -- the languid self as she leans back against the chair and slowly taps her index finger. The sound of her finger tapping was akin to a ticking time bomb ready to explode.

"Wait-! What-! Both of you! Don't you think something is wrong with this discussion?! Are you somewhat confused and lost?!" Riggs step out unrestrained. If he was a mere bodyguard just like before --oblivious of his boss real identity, he would not budge. Alas, their conversation right now was too absurd to take.

Alexander Han and Seraphina's attention was immediately been caught by Riggs protest. Unconsciously turning their head on the side of the table where Riggs is standing, both of them tilt their head, puzzled. It was they were clueless of what Riggs was referring.

On the sideline, Thomas Yang heaved a sigh of relief when Riggs brazenly interfered. Since he could only pretend to be a mute while silently listen to this seemingly getting out of control situation -- the least he could do was quietly cheer Riggs on the side.

'Go, Mr. Hero! I owe you this one!'

"You pretty man, do you have a screw loose in the head? You'll be paying five billion to hire me! ME! Not giving five billion to throw yourself at her -- my delicate, fragile boss! Seriously, that is not how you become a sugar baby! Also, Boss! No offense but you... I'm utterly speechless and very disappointed! Do you know you sounded like a cult leader just now?" Riggs reprimand them in one go --  he depicts a father lecturing his sons.

Although Seraphina's attitude when she was serious was frightening, however, her relationship towards him and her team is more than an employer and employee. They treat each other as a family first. Thus, when a time like this where Seraphina is being irrational for no reason, they have the freedom to give advice or opinions regarding the matter.

This is the main reason why Riggs audaciously voice out his disp_l_e_a_s_u_r_e. Disregarding his current position, he spouted his comments spontaneously.

Alexander Han: "Is that how you become speechless?"

Seraphina: "I do? That's a job well done, then."

Both of them answer in unison. Hearing their response almost made Riggs rip his scalp in frustration. While Thomas Yang on the side who's silently cheering Riggs could not help but had an ugly expression hearing his boss answer and the woman's as well.

'Dear Lord, bless us with your mercy!' Thomas Yang hopelessly prayed inwardly.