“Alexander?” August’s voice trembled between shock and disbelief. “But Mr. Kane told me he was banished from the country by my grandfather, how was he able to get in touch with Hughes? And besides, Mr. Kane raised Alexander like his son, why would he want him dead? This doesn’t add up!”Damien sighed and shook his head lightly.“Young master, Mr. Kane didn’t want me to tell you this, but for your safety it is best that you know. Alexander contacted Mr. Kane recently asking him to kill you and announce him as the new heir, in return he was offering Mr. Kane thirty percent of the family’s assets”.August’s eyes widened in utter shock. He couldn’t believe how evil Alexander was— a man who was supposed to be his uncle wanted him dead so that he could become the heir? His own flesh and blood.Damien went on, “When Mr. Kane refused to compromise, he promised to stop at nothing till he takes back his heirship, even if means killing anyone who stands in his way including Mr. Kane himself”.“I

Murmurs erupted as the impudent declaration divided the room. Disapproval was boldly written on some of their faces, while others showed no offense, and a few wore expressions that were unreadable.The division in the conference was palpable. Another member rose from his seat and confronted the man who had demanded August’s resignation.“How dare you speak to the Gibson heir with such disrespect? August is the only Gibson still alive—if he steps down, who else will take his place?”Suddenly, the door to the conference room opened abruptly and a man stormed in. His steps were majestic as if a king returning to his palace after years away. He looked round the room and smiled smugly.The mysterious man was Alexander Gibson and he was accompanied by Mr. Hughes, the butler that poisoned Mr. Kane landing him in the hospital.August was puzzled seeing the man. He did not immediately recognize him as Alexander till Damien whispered it to him.Seeing him, the room broke into rumbling again. H