Jackson's eyes flickered with a hint of guilt. "I... I think Mark's planning to bring in that genius hacker from the Rowland family, the one who's done time."

The wives exchanged doubtful glances. "Him? Isn't he disabled? And didn't he go to prison?"

Lydia chimed in from the end of the table, pouting a bit, "So what if he's been to prison or is disabled? The guy uses his brains to make a living."

Jules chuckled. "Lydia's got a point. The kid's a real brainiac. If the Sharp family wants to shake things up and get past our current rut, we need to think outside the box about talent."

Mrs. Vincent mused, "It's really him?"

"You've met him, Mother?" Jules asked, clearly surprised.

Mrs. Vincent nodded. "Funny enough, he showed up at the Sharp estate today to have it out with Greta, and I just happened to be there."

"He had a go at Greta?" Jules asked, eyebrows raised.

Mrs. Vincent and Jules shared a look, both silently asking the same question.

like he really

knowingly. "So that's the

quite figure out what she was thinking. He gently inquired, "If you have doubts about him, Mother, I won't go through with it. Please, don't let

well-loved by her sons, who always

hand dismissively. "No, if you think he's worth it, go ahead. I trust your

exhaled, relieved. "Thanks for

got it wrong this time? I've heard

it's a game of winners and losers. Everyone's got their own tactics. As long as it's all above board, it's

dad. A guy

shifted slightly, her eyes on Jules. "Did you know about

Jules nodded.

bit. "Alright then, go ahead and

That settled it.

to his room,

him. "Honey, what's gotten into you today? You never meddle in company stuff.

your meddling with the company. You should just keep living

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