Declan and Shelia made a hasty exit from the Nichols' residence. Juan descended from the second floor, his eyes scanning the room. Joe approached him and reported, "Sir, I didn't see Mr. Tracy here."

A flicker of disappointment in Juan's eyes. He had hoped to finally unmask Tracy, but Tracy didn't even show up. "Though Tracy didn't show," Joe continued, "Michael did."

As if on cue, Michael sauntered over.

"Mr. Nichols, a pleasure to meet you."

"Me too. Why didn't Mr. McKinney come to the event?"

Michael chuckled, a sound like velvet. "Mr. McKinney couldn't make it, but I'm here. It's all the same, really."

Juan raised an eyebrow, catching the undercurrent in Michael's words.

In the past, Michael had been nothing more than the McKinney Group's top actor, but not a power player. But now, he was implying something more.

"Mr. Austin, could you enlighten me?"

Michael's smile deepened, his eyes glinting with a mysterious light.

time, appearing only briefly at a masquerade and vanishing just as quickly. Michael stated confidently, "Mr. Nichols, you wanted to see the real force behind the McKinney Group.

the implication

McKinney Group, Tracy's prolonged absence could be

then, a horde of reporters burst into the room, their cameras flashing like

the room, Debra swirled

interest. She had tipped off the reporters, setting the stage for Michael's

the

that Michael was the

and Tracy would be relegated to the status

her, Oscar asked, "Is Michael really the

no idea that Tracy and Debra

"What do you think?"

"I don't know."

charge of the McKinney Group, but now everyone thought

patted his shoulder.

Whether, Michael is in charge

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