Chapter 189 Magpie’s Treasure Nest—Not!

Their concerted effort was working. Xavier was successfully led to the door, and just as he was about to leave, Zayn—who could not possibly let the chance slip away—cried out above the din, “Mr. Griffin, if you may? We have an antique clock, the Magpie’s Treasure Nest, with us right now. We’d be delighted if you could give it a once-over.” Zayn enunciated his request with such flawless, doubtless clarity that Xavier immediately stopped dead in his tracks and turned, his face bearing a shocked expression. “Is that so? May I see it?” In an instant, Nathan and Blaze’s faces warped into the most ogre-like grimaces. The glowers they shot at Zayn were brimming with broiling rage and even killing intent—never had they ever wished they could tear a man into pieces with their bare hands more than right now! Zayn Larson, you useless b*st*rd! Why is it so hard to keep your mouth shut?! Waine reeled back from his daze and caught onto Zayn’s suggestion. “Oh, yes! Mr. Griffin, we have an authent