Chapter 364

The dean didn't dare disturb him. They sat together for half an hour before Alston suddenly stood up, pushed open the private room door, and strode out. The dean was startled and quickly stood up, following Alston. "Sir?" Alston's steps suddenly halted, and the dean's voice was cautious, "Sir, regarding Miss Gladys's surgery, you haven't given any instructions yet..." Alston raised an eyebrow, his gaze sharp. "What do you mean?" "She is my daughter. If I don't arrange the surgery, are you worried I won't pay for it?" Cold sweat started to form on the dean's forehead. He knew Alston wasn't an easy man to deal with, but it was his first time facing Alston's unpredictable temper. "N-no, that's not it..." Alston gave the dean a sidelong glance, silencing him. Then he turned and walked out of the Nocturnal Club, heading straight for his car. Once inside, Alston felt the urge to smoke. He took a cigarette from the pack and lit it. As he flicked the lighter onto the dashboard, he caught a gli