Chapter 1348

Teddy scooped Henry out of Asher's arms with a smooth move and a grin. "Not exactly true. With Andre around, Conner won't have to start from zero."

Henry looked up, trying to figure out which refined, important-looking man was holding him now. Was this his other godfather?

Asher wasn't having it. He reached over to take Henry back. "Sure, maybe things will be easier, but Conner's still stuck with all of Mr. Nettleton's baggage. What's he supposed to do about all that?"

Once again, Henry was passed around, his chubby cheeks and puzzled face making him look even cuter.

Mars strolled over, joining the game. "I'm with Asher on this one. Andre's world is business. Conner's is the streets. They shouldn't get mixed up." Mars barely had a chance to reach for his godson before Asher nudged him aside. “Come on, I haven't even had enough time with him. Why does everyone keep trying to steal him from me?"

"Asher, don't be greedy. You've been holding him for ages. We're all his godfathers—what makes you so special?" Mars said, scooping Henry up.

Henry, ever the cautious one, waited before making any moves. His bright eyes searched for his dad.

quietly from the

"Daddy-" Henry called out.

deep in thought, but still giving his son a little

line. Forget about Annie for a second. The way things are going

been rooted here in Newtown for generations, there's no way Conner would just pack up and leave. Even if he does try to go legit, it's a

had his own freedom, his friend didn't. And when it came to the situation at home, only those two

"Mr. Nettleton w

have only started improving since Conner took over. But those old debts aren't going anywhere. When the time

went on, "Money or status-none of it matters unless you earn it the right way.

supporting Conner was simple-he just wanted his friend

what about Conner's business? He's got a lot of people depending on him. Going legit

looked at the men on the couch, then shot his little hand

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