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33. Dr Swann
Everyone fell silent with terror expecting bloodshed.
‘Oh… Boy, you're digging your own grave! You don't stand a chance in an open confrontation with Mike!’ Matthew thought.
To everyone's surprise, Mike remained cool and stoic. He just shrugged nonchalantly as if he was not bothered at all by his cousin and put his hands into the trousers pockets.
“It looks like my little cousin hasn't been to the dentist for a long time.” Mike said mockingly with a poker face. “Or is he in urgent need of a plastic surgeon?”
Mike looked straight in the eyes of his opponent. This one seemed completely unaware of the oppression he was in or was just playing it too cool.
“My face is perfect! My dentition too!” Julian said ironically. “Why would I need any of them?” He added after a moment of hesitation as he nonchalantly ruffled his perfectly styled hair; his lips stretched into a subtle smile.
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