Chapter 14

Ephraim's Point of View

"Zero, what do you think about Mr. Alonte's proposal?"

I waited for him to answer but I heard nothing. I looked at him but saw that he was just staring at the table dumbfounded and seemed to be deep in thought.

"Zero, are you listening?"

Extraordinary. Maybe he fell asleep with his eyes open.

"Hey!" I knocked on the table and saw that it had moved. Ts He immediately looked at me and frowned. It still looks bad on me. You see, he is still angry.

"What?!" He asked curiously.

"I said, what do you think about Mr. Alonte's proposal?" I repeated.

"Oh, about...