John was just a tool.
It was a cruel reality.
But it was what it was.
Sheila held John in this regard primarily due to a certain disdain she harbored in her heart, feeling she could toy with John effortlessly.
Many, including Sheila, once considered John's claim to be the "King of Horizon" to be a joke.
But now,
Sheila was no longer daring to think this way.
She was the one who felt like a joke.
Thus, when John spoke those words, Sheila was filled with mixed emotions.
"Can you tell me about Anita's background now?" After a moment of silence, John asked suddenly.
Regaining her composure, Sheila nodded. "I am from the South Land..."
"I didn't ask about you, I asked about Anita."
John abruptly cut Sheila off as soon as she began to speak.
He had no interest in Sheila's story.