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325. Like a Boomerang
The next morning, as the sun breathed dim life over the smog-engulfed city of Cobalt Cove, Oliver Martinez landed at the airport.Right as Oliver stepped out of the plane, the drowsy hum of rusty trolley bags and the stench of cheap cigarettes made his stomach turn in disgust.He knew he didn’t belong here. And so did the people around him.Oliver would have given anything to book the next flight back home, but Claire Marston’s maniacal grin flashed before his eyes, compelling him to step into the unknown.“I swear you’re not worth the trouble, Ross. I never should have been a part of your freaking stupid plan!”Once Ross Spencer’s closest friend, Oliver Martinez, now hated his very guts.Ever since he’d decided to jump into Ross’s boat and gang up on Alex, his life had taken a turn for the worse. And now, he was 300 miles away from Glenmonte, running Claire’s errand.But he knew there was no point in cursing his fate now. The die had already been rolled, and his only option was to ke
324. Blood Money
Experience had taught Oleg that a little threat of violence always went a long way when dealing with affluent men in expensive suits.Most men from the upper echelons of society would start shaking in their boots and slink away with their tails tucked between their legs at the mere sight of blood.Alex, however, stood there like a monk, silently gazing at the pale, lifeless body of the man whose head had been bludgeoned by some heavy weapon.“So, you are the mayor’s hired killer? And what exactly did this guy do to deserve such a fate?” he asked with his hands in his pockets.Alex’s casual demeanor and complete lack of shock unsettled Oleg for a moment. But he guessed Alex was only trying to keep up appearances to maintain his upper hand.“He got in our way. Saw us loading moonshine into the cabs and protested. Little shrimp wanted to expose us to his friends,” Oleg scoffed. “Too bad, now he’ll be sleeping with the fish somewhere cold and dark.”“I’m guessing he was working with you.
323. Grease and Rubber
Dustin Hoffman sensed an opportunity in the fallout between Alex and Josiah and was quick to step in with his words of reassurance.“People from the province are known to be quite hot-headed. They might own a lot of land and plenty of small factories, but they are not businessmen like us. Your friend still has plenty to learn about Cobalt Cove and its ways.”“He is blinded by his emotions. Always trying to do the right thing without looking at the bigger picture,” Alex replied.Dusting walked over to Alex and handed him a business card.“There’s my phone number and address. We should all clear our heads and meet again to discuss business whenever you’re free.”“Thank you for understanding,” Alex said, accepting the card. “I hope we can work together to paint Cobalt Cove in new colors.”Dustin Hoffman smiled softly, his eyes sharpening with a flicker of ambition.“Angelo Velasquez is bad news for business. I think the city would be much better with a new Mayor in charge,” he whispered.
322. The Rich and the Ruthless
The guards rushed in and eventually pulled Josiah off the bleeding supervisor, but not before he’d already managed to break the guy’s nose.The ensuing commotion disrupted all work, bringing the whole steel mill to a standstill.Dustin Howard narrowed his hawkish eyes on Josiah and frowned.“Call the cops. But first, give this bastard a beating he’ll remember for a lifetime!” he thundered.The guards pulled out their batons and were about to go to town on Josiah when Alex intervened.“He’s with me!”The guards stopped as Dustin put his hand up.“What do you mean he’s with you?” he asked, turning to Alex. “You really know this man?”“Unfortunately, I do,” Alex sighed, shaking his head. “Josiah is a good friend. I brought him here for company. See if he could learn something which might help him build a factory in the province. But now it seems it was a terrible mistake.”Dustin glanced around and scowled.“What the hell are you all looking at? I don’t pay you to keep standing around. G
321. Blood, Sweat, and Steel
That phone call put Dustin in a dilemma.Although Alex’s offer was simply too good to refuse, he knew that turning down the mayor’s secretary was bound to have consequences.Angelo Velasquez wasn’t just an elected representative, but a figure of legal authority who decided both industrial and administrative matters.Dustin could spend as much money as he wanted to acquire new land, but he’d never be able to set up any new factories without the mayor’s approval.After some initial reflection, Dustin finally changed his tone.“I am quite busy at the moment. Show her around the factory and bring her some refreshments. Tell her, I’ll meet her in an hour.”With that, he put the phone down and rejoined his discussion with Alex.“That sounded important,” Alex remarked, perceptive of the change in Dustin’s expression.Dustin knew Alex wasn’t another businessman whom he could dupe with a simple lie and reluctantly mumbled, “The administration is interfering in my business again. Mayor Velasque
320. The business of politics
The following day, Alex arrived at the Hoffman Steel Mill, completely unannounced. Josiah Warrington had driven him to his destination, but the plan wasn’t to go together.As Alex stepped out of the rented car, he gazed at the industrial juggernaut with its towering chimneys, spearing the skyline as smoke guzzled out of their black-capped crowns.So used to seeing polished glass and marbled floors, this place offered a stark contrast to Alex’s natural habitat back in Glenmonte.The concrete monstrosity before him had flames burning in its belly 24/7, and the people who were scurrying across the factory floor like ants had the mammoth task of keeping it well-fed throughout their 12-hour shifts.“This is the largest mill I have ever seen,” Josiah mumbled, awestruck by the sight of the smoking concrete giant. “I don’t think I could ever work here. It’s suffocating and bleak.”“Good thing I didn’t bring you here to start a new steel mill,” Alex joked. “But I need your help dealing with th
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