Love Unspoken

The words struck Mr. Collins with an unexpected force, causing his tone to take on a harsh edge.

"My cousin is dead," he protested, "I was his second in command. Why shouldn't I assume his position?"

"Isn't your cousin's situation still unresolved?" came the pointed inquiry. Mr. Collins hesitated, his heart pounding with a sudden realization.

He felt as though he was on the cusp of understanding something significant, yet he couldn't quite grasp it.

Mr. Collins tentatively said, "Wasn't his death just an unfortunate accident? Something that can be easily managed? As his cousin, it's only right that I handle the aftermath of his passing."

A smile tugged at the corner of Alexander's mouth. He abruptly lifted his glass from the table, his eyes gleaming with a challenge. "Then we'll wait for you to handle it well. Once that's done, we can discuss the continuation of our cooperation later."

Alexander's words suggested that their cooperation was a done deal, but whether or not they would sign a contract hinged on Mr. Collins' ability to manage his cousin's untimely demise.

Mr. Collins, a man of experience and shrewdness, detected the subtle undertone in Alexander's voice. He quickly picked up his own glass, his face alight with a triumphant smile.

"Very well. I too am eager to forge ahead with our partnership. I'll resolve this matter as soon as possible."

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