Chapter 1396

Time flew by, and before they knew it, three days had zipped past.

Word of James's illness reached Presley's ears. After hanging up the call with his informant, he mulled it over for a moment before dialing Dane, asking him to come

by.

Not long after, Dane strolled into Presley's office. "You wanted to see me, Presley?"

Presley nodded, got up from his chair, and poured a glass of water for Dane before speaking, "I've heard that James's chronic illness has flared up again."

Dane looked up at Presley, not entirely shocked by the news, but still a bit taken aback.

"But to make sure this info is legit, I need you to do me a favor." Presley was a cautious guy; even when the news came from inside the Shepherd family, he needed to double-check.

Dane quickly responded, "Do you want me to go to the Shepherd family and check it out myself?"

glanced at him, then shook his head, "No, your dad would be the better choice. He

with James, he

Shepherd family's status in Riverdale wouldn't be

he said, "That favor... my dad might

Presley frowned, "Why not?"

booked a flight back today," Dane explained, glancing at his watch. "He should

curry favor with Presley, he was well aware

hearing this, Presley's expression cooled, "Oh,

was thinking about

leg

after this. Seems like

his desk, dismissing Dane with his

stood there, clenching his

a moment, Dane took a deep breath and said, "I'll call my dad now to see if he's boarded

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