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 any

leisurely poured himself a drink, thinking that since he was here for the free food and drink, he might as

a sip. "Your influence is impressive. I

eves darkened his patience wearing thin. He decided to cut to the chase. "Sọ. you're saying you won't help

as he looked up.

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

been back to Emerald City for ages, yet you still have leverage over him, handling all his

gaze. Indeed, he had

in Emerald City. Dean, having

"A small favor? Who in Emerald City would dare touch Michael? People usually threaten him with his

down his chin, a complex look in his eyes. Watching Dean ponder, Mark thought to himself, 'You're the only one

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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 had lingering feelings for her, Dean no longer cared about Archibald's opinions. Using Emily could be the

look crossed Dean's face. 'If that's the

raised an eyebrow. "What? Got a

Mark, Dean's actions were almost like digging his own grave. But he didn't bother to warn him. After all, they were just drinking buddies. Why should he go out

wasn't stupid. He had called Mark here to drag him into this mess. Otherwise, why spend so much money on

won't be working for

course, wouldn't refuse any request in front of Dean. He had already decided not to get involved, but

plan," Mark

lit a cigarette, the smoke curling around him as