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.

in a mourning suit, obediently staying beside Zavier. Confused, she murmured,

fallback. He’s not an idiot. If he doesn’t rein in his temper, who’s going to clean up his

than I thought,” Sierra conceded.

Skyler and Zavier’s side.

mirroring his actions in silence. Time seemed to stretch on until Zavier seemed to finally

as if scorched

water?” Skyler asked,

her offer.

and handed it to him, whispering, “I am sorry for your loss.”

chuckled. “Everyone’s got to go sometime. Early or late, death comes for us

casually, his tone and demeanor said otherwise.

of our

tradition?” Skyler was clueless.

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