Persuading Khalid

Noel and Anna were sitting in front of a middle-aged man. The man had a pale face and huge black bags under his eyes.

It seemed that he hadn't slept for a few days.

"It's been a while, Miss Anna Stargaze." The man made a small smile, greeting her. "I wonder if this man is the one you mentioned before?"

Anna nodded politely. "That's right. Sir Khalid, let me introduce him to you… He is Ia—"

"Please. Before you speak his name, I don't want someone who hides his identity."

"Mhm?" Anna frowned.

Khalid's face remained calm as he explained the reason. "You asked for my cooperation before. Yet, you came with a disguise. It looks so shady… I don't plan to cooperate with someone who can't meet me face-to-face. I apologize, but if you're not going to show your true face, hair, and eyes… I won't continue."