Anthony took a puff of his cigar, his thin lips parting slightly, and a wisp of smoke spewed onto his handsome face. "I am a utilitarian. I don't wake up early unless there's a profit to be made."
He smiled, his gaze lowering to his chest. "The reason I'm helping you isn't just about those things, but more importantly, it's about you."
As he spoke, Anthony moved a little closer to He Ka Yan Yi. "From the bonfire feast outside the royal palace, I liked you. I've been thinking about you even in my dreams."
Indeed, Anthony had taken a liking to He Ka Yan Yi from their first meeting.
However, for such a long time, he hadn't had a good opportunity to make a move.
A competent hunter must not be hasty.
He had endured this long, waiting only for this day.
He Ka Yan Yi knitted his brows and suddenly stood up. "I'm a man!"
Anthony shrugged his shoulders. "Do you think this prince is blind and can't see you're a man?" He shrugged again, his cigar-holding hand flicking his golden, fluffy short hair. His fair face, with its slightly spotted, sculpted features, was curved into a wicked smile. "But that doesn't stop this prince from liking you."
"What do you mean?"
"Of course, I want to sleep with you. I, Anthony, never do business at a loss. As long as you fulfill my desire, I will naturally do my utmost to fulfill yours." He thought for a moment and then added, "What happens between men is the same as between men and women. I don't believe that with three wives and four concubines, you don't know how to have fun from 'behind'."
He Ka Yan Yi's expression stiffened, filled with both anger and indignation. "You wish!"
With that, he turned to leave.
Seeing him about to leave, Anthony wasn't in a hurry. He sat calmly on the sofa and spoke slowly, "Go ahead and leave. I guarantee that within five minutes, your esteemed mother, and indeed the entire Yin clan, will know about your conspiracy to usurp the throne."
"At that time, I'll tell He Ka Lian Nuo about your plan and claim credit for assisting her ascension. Tell me, is it difficult to secure the mining rights for a few mines?"
Anthony asked He Ka Yan Yi, then answered himself, "Of course not."
He Ka Yan Yi, who had only taken a few steps, froze. He stood rooted to the spot, his hands clenched at his sides, wishing he could tear Anthony apart.
But he didn't dare!
Yes, he lacked the courage.
"What exactly do you want?!"
He Ka Yan Yi was furious.
Suddenly, he began to regret.
He regretted not listening to Qing Mu Ye's advice and not being wary of this despicable fellow, Anthony.
Qing Mu Ye had said Anthony couldn't be trusted, but before the Yin Lord succession ceremony, Anthony was his only helper.
He had no choice but to risk working with him, never expecting Anthony to be the true hunter.
"It's very simple. Coax this prince into 'sleeping'."
These seemingly simple words were like a death sentence to He Ka Yan Yi.
Although he was intelligent and astute, and had long coveted the position of Yin Lord, He Ka Yan Yi was mature and steady. To outsiders, he presented the image of a gentle and refined noble young master, aloof and self-righteous.
Forcing him now to abandon his dignity and submit to Anthony for the sake of the Yin clan's position was more unbearable than killing him.
"Yan Yi, don't be too upset. I, Anthony, never like to force anyone. If you truly are unwilling, you can leave, and I promise not to stop you."
He adopted the demeanor of an upright person, but his words were nothing but threats to He Ka Yan Yi.
He Ka Yan Yi stood rooted to the spot, his fists clenched, his knuckles cracking audibly. Anger made the veins on his forehead bulge, and his eyes were filled with a fierce, scarlet glint.