In a low voice, Edmund pressed, “Do you have an alternative plan? If Matthew wakes up, will Prosperity Group still be entirely under your control?”

Benny responded calmly, “It’s just a competition between me and Stella.

It doesn’t unsettle me.

His frustration stemmed from having to waste time dealing with a woman.

He asked, “Do you doubt the potential of our project? I have complete faith that there’s no project in the world more profitable than munitions.

Edmund concurred with Benny’s sentiment.

After a brief discussion, Edmund inquired about Flossie’s well-being.

“I haven’t been able to reach her.

Is she feeling any better?”

Benny’s eyes gleamed slightly on the other end of the line.

Dodging the main issue, he deceitfully remarked, “She remains unchanged.

she’s been rather unsettled lately and prefers not to

still harboring resentment from the

to allow her

pause, Edmund replied, “She’s

should devote more time

her because

pregnant, her well-being should be our top

arrangements

that, Edmund ended the

Benny experienced conflicting emotions.

anticipation for the baby’s

he couldn’t risk Edmund visiting Flossie, fearing it would

resolved to intercept

to fabricate an

hospital, and shortly

felt a significant alleviation of the weariness weighing

been getting enough rest lately? If this

her head, responding, “I’m okay, just

hand in a gesture

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