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.

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

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

things done. It's been less than two weeks!" Mark said, taking a sip. "Your influence is impressive.

thin. He decided to cut to the chase. "Sọ. you're saying you won't help

softly as he looked up.

finish, Dean interrupted, slamming the table. "Don't give me that. You can't

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

his glass down and meeting Dean's gaze. Indeed, he had been a

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

"A small favor? Who in Emerald City

look in his eyes. Watching Dean ponder, Mark thought

The next chapter is just a click away,

while he enjoyed the food and drink. Dean, however, found Mark's words enlightening. If Michael was too tough to handle, Emily might be an easier target. Although Archibald

face. 'If that's the case, then

smirk, Mark raised an

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

Mark here to drag him into this mess. Otherwise, why spend so much money on him? Dean, now cut off from the Lancaster family, was

won't be working

had already decided not to

plan," Mark said, his

around him as he spoke. "Emily's weak spot