Xiao Cheng saw the subtle change in Meng Jingwei and Qing Muye's expressions. Fearing they might misunderstand, he immediately explained, "Antina and I only found out today. William captured them, we just didn't expect him to hide them in the castle's secret room."
"Thanks."
Qing Muye thanked him, putting aside any past grievances.
It was better to resolve enmity than to foster it.
Especially since Antina's father was Frake Street. If he could indeed partner with Antina, it would bring him nothing but benefits.
A businessman always weighed the pros and cons.
"Let's go in, Prince William should be here soon," Xiao Cheng said, holding Antina's hand and inviting the Qing Muye couple inside.
Entering the hall, everything was as it had been before. It was magnificent and opulent, with European-style decor bordered by gold plating that shimmered like starlight under the lights, exuding an air of extravagance.
On the second floor, Frake Street descended the stairs.
He was wearing a well-tailored suit today, with his hair slicked back and a cigar in his mouth. He held the handrail as he slowly walked down the stairs. However, his plump physique and protruding beer belly made him appear rather greasy.
"Young people certainly have courage."
Frake Street tilted his head back and laughed. "You dare to come to my castle with your wife? Aren't you afraid of leaving here feet first?"
He adopted a condescending tone, his words filled with disdain for Qing Muye.
Since partnering with Joey Niebel William, Frake Street's wealth, power, and influence had reached their peak, making his words even more arrogant.
"I, Qing, have always been timid. Mr. Street, please don't scare me," Qing Muye replied humbly, showing no change in his demeanor.
Meng Jingwei remained silent during their conversation, standing obediently by his side.
"Daddy, Mr. Qing is a guest. How can you speak to him like that?" Antina shot Frake Street a glare and then turned to a servant standing nearby, "What are you standing around for? Don't you know to serve tea to guests?"
Startled by Antina's outburst, the servant instinctively looked to Frake Street for instructions.
He nodded slightly, and the servant immediately went to prepare the tea.
"You were so hostile towards Meng Jingwei before, why are you speaking up for them now?" Frake Street found it difficult to understand.
Antina released Xiao Cheng's hand, waddled over to the sofa, and sat down, her expression one of a spoiled princess. "I'm just standing on a fair and just ground. Besides, you were the one who told me that you wanted to cooperate with Qing Muye in business. Aren't I just following your instructions?"
She deliberately revealed her father's private thoughts.
Frake Street felt a moment of awkwardness. "Alright, you go out first. I have something to say to Qing Muye."
"I..."
Just as Antina was about to say something, a servant rushed in from the doorway. "Sir, Prince William has arrived."
Upon hearing that Joey Niebel William was coming, Frake Street immediately went to the living room entrance to greet him.
The difference in his attitude towards the two parties was obvious.
Meng Jingwei turned her head and looked towards the outside of the living room.
A luxury car drove directly to the small villa. A servant opened the car door, and Frake Street personally stepped forward to welcome him with a humble and respectful demeanor.
She withdrew her gaze. Her delicate face, fair as suet jade, showed a trace of worry.
She looked up and asked Qing Muye softly, "Is it really alright?"
It wasn't that she didn't trust Qing Muye, but the other party's status was too formidable.
The fact that the two of them had come to Antina's castle without any weapons meant they were putting themselves in danger.