The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 542 Deepening Conspiracy

From Michael's perspective, there was absolutely no need for Patrick to act this way in front of him.

Patrick appeared completely indifferent to Candice's call, but inside, he was a bundle of

nerves.

Having been through similar situations, Michael understood exactly how Patrick felt.

The slight change in Patrick's expression was enough for Michael to guess that something was weighing heavily on his mind.

"Stay here for a bit. I'll go check things out," Michael said, trying to give Patrick an out.

Seeing this, Patrick quickly grabbed him. "Are you nuts? Going out now? What if Dean sees you?"

"Relax, I got this," Michael replied calmly.

Just then, one of Patrick's men burst in. "It's Mark! Dean wants to see Mark!"

Hearing this, Michael and Patrick exchanged glances, both understanding the gravity of the situation.

Meanwhile, in the next room, Dean sat upright, his gaze sharp as a knife, fixed on Mark.

if a battle could break out at

however, remained calm, a barely noticeable smirk on his lips. He leisurely poured himself a drink, thinking that since he was here for the free

know how to get things done. It's been less than two weeks!" Mark said, taking a sip. "Your influence

decided to cut to

chuckling softly as he looked up. "I said it's about

interrupted, slamming the table. "Don't give me that. You can't tell me you don't have

been back to Emerald City for ages, yet you still have leverage over

remained unruffled, setting his glass down and meeting Dean's gaze. Indeed, he had been a notable figure

was asking him to go up against Michael, a major player in Emerald City. Dean, having fallen from grace, couldn't offer him anything worthwhile. Even

favor? Who in Emerald City would dare touch Michael? People usually threaten him

his eyes. Watching Dean ponder,

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drink. Dean, however, found Mark's words enlightening. If Michael was too tough to handle, Emily might be an easier target. Although Archibald had lingering feelings for her, Dean no longer cared about Archibald's opinions. Using Emily could be the key to

the case, then don't blame

smirk, Mark raised an eyebrow.

own grave. But he didn't bother to warn him.

drag him into this mess. Otherwise, why spend so much money on him? Dean, now

you won't be

Dean. He had already decided not to

Mark said,

a cigarette, the smoke curling around him