Stupidity

Malacai agreed with Mara's approach, but he knew he needed to go step by step. He cannot just recruit a professional killer or mercenary.

He first needs to build up the foundation of his faction.

They soon come near the worker. 

All of them look at Malacai with raised eyebrows as they feel curious about what he wants. 

No one thinks he is the owner; they speculate the owner is an old person who keeps many beautiful women as his mistress.

Since one of them is Emma and is quite famous, some think they are asked to stay so the master can make them sign an NDA and give money to make sure their mouth shut. 

(NDA - Non-Disclosure Agreement)

Their idea is not totally wrong; only the agreement they sign will be more binding than just the law.

"I thank you all for the hard work; I know it's not easy to work from last night till morning." 

Malacai then turned his eyes to Mara; she understood what he meant.