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.

the air was palpable, as if a battle could break out at any

barely noticeable smirk on his lips. He leisurely poured himself a drink, thinking that since

been less than two weeks!" Mark said, taking a sip. "Your influence is impressive.

thin. He decided to cut to the chase. "Sọ.

he looked up.

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

ages, yet you still have leverage over him, handling all his exes. And now, I'm just asking for a

meeting Dean's gaze. Indeed, he had been a notable figure

in Emerald City. Dean, having fallen from grace, couldn't offer him anything worthwhile. Even if he could, Mark wouldn't risk provoking

small favor? Who in Emerald City

chin, a complex look in his eyes. Watching Dean ponder, Mark

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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

'If that's the case, then

Dean's smirk, Mark raised an eyebrow. "What? Got a plan

own grave. But he didn't bother to warn him. After all, they were just drinking buddies. Why should he go out

drag him into this

you won't be working

Dean. He had already decided not to get involved, but he had to

Mark

around him as he spoke.

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