C326 The Naive Layton

Upon hearing Furman's words, Conway's eyes slowly frosted over.

"Mr. Payne, I'm puzzled. Wood is a mere trifle. Why would you go to such lengths to protect him? To the point of souring relations with the Griffiths family over someone as insignificant as Wood?"

Conway's tone remained light, yet the underlying threat was unmistakable.

Internally, Furman cursed him for a fool, but outwardly