Chapter 1029:

Farley smirked. “You were stuck in the hospital, so you missed the show. Hackett swept in and took over every single one of Marcus’ companies—left his family with nothing. Cold-blooded.”

Huey scanned the group, noting their furrowed brows, then casually dropped a bombshell. “Crazy, isn’t it? Decades of friendship, and Hackett still went this low. You think you know someone, but you never really do. If I’d fallen off that building, you can bet my fortune would be long gone. Hackett? He’s a loaded gun with no safety.”

The group’s frowns deepened.

“That was low, even for Hackett,” Bruno muttered, his voice like ice.

Farley jumped in. “Exactly! It’s one thing if an outsider takes over, but one of us? Like some rabid dog? That’s just disgusting.”

Huey sighed, rubbing his temples. “Glad we’re on the same page. Hackett talks smooth, but behind the scenes? Who knows how ruthless he really is? If I’d seen this coming, I never would’ve dealt with Brylee. Dealing with Hackett just feels dirty.”

of the association now? Maybe we should push Alexander to kick Hackett out. What

If Cedric hadn’t grabbed me, I’d be a smear on the pavement. Trust Hackett again? Might as well write my

“Wait, you said Cedric was the one who nearly got you

Huey admitted. “Hackett looked ready to kill. I was weak, defenseless. If he’d made a move, I was done. And my family? Cross Hackett, and we’re all finished. You really

The group was stunned.

begins with

the decision was unanimous—Alexander had to get rid of Hackett,

the others left, Farley

way too relaxed. A few days ago, you looked like you’d seen a ghost. And you said your family had no one watching their back. Now you’re spilling your guts like you’ve got nothing to lose. What changed? Someone’s protecting your family, aren’t

eating his

gaze sharp. “Daniela is the one protecting you and your

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