Chapter 2839

From previous encounters, Alyan knew Hollis well, often finding himself outmaneuvered.

The deeper they ventured, the more the atmosphere thickened with silence and an eerie discomfort.

Eventually, they arrived at a door under heavy guard.

Larry presented the pass, and they were ushered into the negotiation room.

The door opened to a dimly lit space where soft piano notes floated in the air and the faint scent of tobacco hung stubbornly.

Lucinda scrunched her nose, clearly bothered by the smell.

Suddenly, the lights flared up, and a mans voice echoed through the space.

Mrs.

Payne, welcome to my realm.

Descending the stairs was a man, his shirt partially unbuttoned, a wine glass clutched in one hand and the leash of a hefty, drooling dog in the other. The dogs saliva made it appear even more formidable.

his

day for surprises! I hadnt expected

a delightful turn

disconcertingly lingered on Dulcie, prompting her to instinctively retreat

as a shield in front of Dulcie and greeted

Mr.

a pleasure

Hollis shifted his focus, seated himself alongside his hefty dog, and drew it

her companions

a beat, Lucinda dove into the heart

Mr.

lets dispense with the

to reclaim

look of concern, casually

Mrs.

I respect the capabilities you and your husband

business

Surely, you understand.

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