Chapter 673: The deeper the ambition, the more perfect the disguise.

Carl lifted his head slowly, "Family head, did you summon me for something?"

However, Yosef remained silent, his eyes scrutinizing him with a faint air of suspicion.

Carl stood his ground, keeping his composure.

After a while, Yosef uttered a single word, "Sit."

Carl nodded and approached, taking a seat on the sofa facing Yosef.

The two of them faced each other, a corpse lying between them.

The scene was unsettlingly bizarre.

Yosef spoke calmly, "I've been reviewing the performance of the territories you oversee in northern Europe this past year, and overall, the profitability has been exceptional..."

Carl flashed a modest smile, "Thank you for acknowledging..."

"Too... exceptional."

At Yosef's words, Carl's smile froze.

Behind his glasses, a glint of unease flashed momentarily before fading away.

He lowered his head, "Family head, I'm not sure I understand."

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