"But you are different." Mark smiled, and for some reason, Lucien felt a tinge of bitterness within the man's smile. "When you first joined, your performance was outstanding, and you climbed the ranks incredibly fast. It is just a pity that you were far too kind-hearted. You know... being too kind-hearted in this place makes it very easy to fall. Just like you did..."
"At first, I even secretly clicked my tongue in regret for such a talented person, thinking you would simply be buried by that nest of venomous snakes. Who would have expected..." Mark narrowed his eyes. "You truly made me look at you in a completely different light."
It was obvious that everything that happened today was a gamble Mark had placed entirely on Lucien. Moreover, Mark was also exceptionally straightforward about this matter.
