Gabriel poured a generous glass of whiskey for Gideon, sliding it over with a sly grin. "Come on, Gideon, let's toast to your upcoming takeover of the Baker

Group!"

"Absolutely, this calls for a celebration!" Fleur chimed in, her excitement barely contained.

"When we've got that witch by the ropes, she won't dare defy us. It'll all be under our control!" Fleur said with a wicked glint in her eye.

"Whatever we want, she'll have to give it to us!" Gabriel added, raising his glass. "As long as Silas listens to her, we can pull her strings without breaking a sweat."

Once Gideon seizes control of the Baker Group, their family would be the most powerful around. Fleur was already envisioning a future where they'd oust Silas and live the high life. With a confident smile, she turned to Gabriel. "Bro, rest assured, once Gideon is in charge, he won't forget what you've done for him. You're his uncle, after all. He'll treat you right!"

Gabriel nodded, furrowing his brow. "I've always known Gideon was a smart kid. If it weren't for Silas, he'd already be running the Baker family!"

was a fool to hand the reins to an outsider!" Gabriel scoffed. "Silas is

let out a cold laugh. "The old man will realize his mistake soon enough. He'll see how brilliant Gideon can be, and he'll

herself a drink, sipping it

words were convincing. He believed they were right. Calliope, Silas, and

blood. He downed his drink in one swift motion, just as the sound of a

of them turned toward the

"Your guys sure

my people well. None of them are slouches. They know I like things done swiftly, so they don't waste time.

a malevolent smile playing on her

remained silent,

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