Chapter 1714

Matt nodded, “Yeah. If we can get Marcus on board, no one will stand a chance against my rise to the top.”

Just the mention of the name “Marcus” made Sierra’s skin crawl. “Marcus’ rep is terrifying. I’m worried it’s like making a deal with the devil. We might not just fail to benefit from it, and we could end up in over our heads. Maybe we should consider other options?”

Matt was resolute. “To win big, you’ve got to play bold moves. If Marcus agrees to back me, I’m willing to pay a steeper price than

anyone.”

“Marcus doesn’t care about family ties,” Sierra pointed out.

“He might not care for his old man, but he’s a businessman-he can’t ignore cold hard cash. We just have to make the offer juicy enough. He’ll bite,” Matt countered.

Sierra wanted to argue, but Matt waved her off, silencing any further protest. He gestured toward the wake.

gaze, Sierra saw Skyler, now dressed in a mourning suit, obediently staying beside Zavier. Confused, she murmured, “That hot-headed kid

not an idiot. If he doesn’t rein in his temper, who’s

adaptable than I thought,” Sierra

Skyler and Zavier’s

to stretch on until Zavier seemed to finally notice her presence. “Why did

as if scorched by grief.

some water?” Skyler asked,

her

quietly grabbed a small bottle of water and handed it to him,

or late, death comes for us all.

spoke casually, his tone and demeanor said

you know about one of

tradition?” Skyler

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