Revenge After Death

"Steven, it's been so many years, and you haven't changed a bit," Jimmy said with a smile.

Though he made it sound like Steven hadn't changed at all over the years, I could tell he was mocking Steven for not growing up.

"Who's this? Your younger brother? I didn't know your dad had other illegitimate children," I asked Steven, my tone clearly unfriendly toward the uninvited younger brother. Steven tightened his grip on my hand and replied, "He's nobody."

"Looks like my brother's wife holds some enmity against me," Jimmy chuckled, his hand still extending toward me for a handshake.

"The purpose of my return is not to become your enemies. Instead, I want to cooperate with you." Though he sounded sincere, I didn't buy it.

"My brother has sold the Lincoln Group to Crowdstar Group, which means the Lincolns have lost the privilege the Lincoln Group provided them until now.

"That was very brave of you, Steven. You've just declared war against all the Lincolns, you know?" Jimmy's smile remained.

While I was pondering the meaning of his words, Jimmy suddenly leaned closer to Steven and spoke in a voice that only the three of us could hear.

"Some of the recent killing sprees have impacted the core operations of the black market industries behind several conglomerates, and Peter Jones is just a small-time doctor...

"He and his entire team, the Genome Society, are merely puppets controlled by capitalists. The real root of evil... remains untouchable until you become one of the rich and powerful."

at Jimmy, understanding what he was

in the shadows, we needed to assume the role of the powerful backer first. That was probably the reason why Steven had

years ago that the only way to confront all of this is for us to work together. But you refused. I've been trying to prove my loyalty to you all these years. Surely, you can feel my sincerity?" Jimmy

remained cold, shielding me alertly as if

Noticing Steven's reluctance, Jimmy

a smile once more, Chill, Steven. The recent incident has already impacted the core interests of the upper echelons. Soon someone will step in to clear

and resolve everything

will soon be wiped

was referring to the mastermind behind the serial killings, wasn't

glanced at me meaningfully,

sent a chill

"Stephanie Carlson" was murdered, the killer also referred to her as the perfect masterpiece he

Jimmy wasn't the murderer, but that

by Jimmy's demeanor and appearance. "But why do I have a feeling that he's not one of the

grunted, clearly

"Oh, you know