Xia Lei brushed past the plants as he walked out of the study. His right hand touched the leaves, as if he was just patting them, but the devices he had thrown in there earlier were in his hand again when he retracted it. This was also why he had excused himself earlier. He had to retrieve the things from the plant. 

Cold-faced bodyguards stood in the living room and their gazes all went to Xia Lei when he appeared. Xia Lei smiled and greeted them. “Hello guys.” 

No one responded. The bodyguards just looked at him dispassionately. 

Xia Lei didn’t think much of it and walked out of Ahn Retreat.

As soon as he stepped out, one of the bodyguards in the living room said, “Who’s that idiot?” 

“Seems to be an underling of that Chinese female chairman. I hear the Young Master hates him,” said another bodyguard. 

“He’s just an idiot. I can beat him up for Young Master anytime,” said someone. 

Xia Lei’s buffoon act had made even the bodyguards look down on him. 

He spoke into the button as he walked. “I’ve confirmed the location of the item. Access is...