lliot answered flatly, “Our boss isn’t that petty.”

‘Not petty? Seriously?‘ Jackson thought.

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The way Sebastian flipped over a minor argument between Lilian and Stephanie like it was a federal crime–how’s that not petty?

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Once Jackson was gone, Elliot returned to Sebastian’s side.

Sebastian asked, “He’s gone?”

Elliot nodded. “Yes.”

“What’s your take on him?” Sebastian asked, his tone unreadable.

Elliot thought for a second. “Compared to the other options, he’s not bad. Ruthless enough when it counts.”

“Good. Let’s go with him.”

Sebastian’s voice was ice–cold.

Elliot agreed silently. For all Jackson’s easygoing act, the way he survived the Hodge family’s internal wars made one thing clear–he was willing to do whatever it took.

Sebastian checked the time. It was already lunch, so he called Stephanie.

“Sebastian?” Her voice came through, bright as always.

“I’m picking you up for lunch.”

The moment Sebastian faced Stephanie, all his coldness faded, leaving only his warmth for her.

I told you I’m

“Cancel it.”

but there was no

sighed dramatically. “Fine.”

a place with fun

food?‘ She was instantly

‘What’s that?‘

now I’m curious. Hurry

like that, her curiosity got the better of her. After all,

could

and hung

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of plans. Sebastian’s taking me somewhere with fun food, so you don’t need to come

I got ditched for

food is ‘fun‘ anyway?”

was just messing with

she had no clue what this so–called

shrugged, “No

that was good enough for her. The two chatted a bit more before

hour later, Sebastian’s

went downstairs.

of the building and spotted the sleek black car waiting.

run over, someone

“What do

No way.

gonna take? What exactly do you want to bring Macro and Allison back?”

stared at him like

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