70. Her Story

At that, an indignant Michael Gordon responded upon hearing these words: "My woman is by my side, we've just made love last night, while the mother of your child has been gone for several months. Could it be that you've overcome your obsession with cleanliness and slept with another woman?"

Oliver Thompson: "..."

"Given the pained expression on the face of your woman, you're certain it was only last night?" Oliver Thompson chuckled lightly, extinguishing the cigar in his hand. "You must either have a perverse taste or no humanity at all."

When it came to sharp retorts, Oliver Thompson could be considered a semi-expert — his handling of women was undoubtedly more versed than Michael Gordon's. After all, his lady had to face the pain of death every single month!

Michael Gordon: "..."

It was now Michael Gordon's turn to be left speechless.