“What about our visitor? Are you making him comfortable?” I looked at Zeek.“Sniper?” he immediately asked, looking back at me.“Who do you think I was talking about?” I replied.“Yeah, he is fine. I guess Henry stopped bothering about him. He is as good as dead if Henry ever catches him.”“He wanted to tell me something,” I said, looking at Zeek.“I believe so,” Zeek replied as he walked toward the exit.He stopped and looked back at me.“And have you decided who it is going to be?”“Zeek, I am not bothered about that right now. Marcus poses a threat to everything I am trying to fight against and build. I need to know if I can trust him. For now, Irene and Alessia are not really what I need to concentrate on. Get me Sniper.”Zeek nodded and walked away.I quickly took my phone and messaged Alessia, asking if she had gotten home safely.While waiting for her response, I brought out an old school picture that Marcus and I had taken together.I stared at the picture for a long moment.M

I looked at Marcus and then back at the entrance.Alessia and Irene were standing at the front door.“This is about to get really awkward,” I muttered under my breath as the bartender brought my whisky and Marcus his drink.“Jason!”Alessia suddenly sprinted toward me.Irene made a funny face, and Marcus almost laughed.“Make sure she doesn't sit near me,” I said immediately, looking at Marcus, who was supposed to be my friend.But before Marcus could respond, a message came into his phone.I caught the name that flashed across the screen.Henry Carter.Marcus was fast enough to pick up the phone.“I need to receive this,” he said, getting up and walking out of the barroom.My countenance changed.I knew Marcus was hiding something.The question was whether I should ask him who he was talking to.Before I could think further, Alessia walked closer and wrapped her arms around my neck.“You can't do that here, Alessia. This is a bar. I don't want any unnecessary attention,” I said, gent

Immediately after Marcus left the bar lounge, he made a call.“I’m on my way. Can you tell me where to meet?”Ethan’s voice boomed with joy.“Finally! We can now agree on something.”“Just give me your location and don’t even think of wasting my time,” Marcus said with frustration.Ethan sent him his location, and Marcus drove to meet him.His mind was not settled. He kept wondering why his father could have done something as grave as taking a man’s life.All of this was still a mystery to him, and he was only just finding out about his father’s dark past. The thought of telling Jason everything continued to gnaw at him, but he knew Jason was already out for blood.As he parked his car right in front of Ethan’s mansion, Marcus sighed slowly and rubbed his temple before walking towards the entrance.He pressed the alarm button, and someone immediately responded.A maid opened the door, revealing an opulent mansion that showed just how powerful the Mathews family was in society.Marcus

I looked at Mr. Nicholas. “Are you being serious right now? What is the meaning of this?” I asked, looking completely knocked off.Mr. Nicholas saw the look in my eyes and immediately got off his seat. He rushed towards me.“What were you expecting, Mr. Carter? Don't tell me your grandfather didn't leave you a note?” he asked, looking at me.I knew he was right.“Irene and Alessia are not who you think they actually are. Their family has been running a business for a very long time, and they are one of the top leaders in the business world. We have been wanting to do business with them for a long time, but with you on board, I think that will finally be possible.”Mr. Nicholas looked at me and then back at the board of directors, who didn't seem to understand what was going on.I nodded.I said nothing. I simply walked over to my seat and sat down to listen to the business proposal.J and K were one of the biggest corporations in the world, and a merger between them and the Carter Com

Zeek walked into the cafe and could see me at the far end of the room. He walked towards me with a lady whose face was bruised.“Did you rough her up a bit?” I looked at Zeek.“She wasn't ready to cooperate with me. She even tried to have herself killed,” Zeek replied, standing right behind Eric.“I wonder why,” I said with a scoff.I looked at Eric closely. “So, are you going to tell me why you had my grandfather killed? Is it worth it? Because the last time I checked, Thomas had always cared for you like you were his own.”I looked at Eric's face, anger bubbling underneath my calm demeanor.“Cared for me? You took away everything I have ever worked for. Do you think I would just let things go south?” Eric said, raising his voice.I looked at Sniper. “Have everyone exit this building. I want some privacy.”Sniper walked towards the bartender and whispered some words into his ears. In a few minutes, the people were asked to leave, making Eric and me the only ones sitting in the cafe.