Chapter 1714

Matt nodded, “Yeah. If we can get Marcus on board, no one will stand a chance against my rise to the top.”

Just the mention of the name “Marcus” made Sierra’s skin crawl. “Marcus’ rep is terrifying. I’m worried it’s like making a deal with the devil. We might not just fail to benefit from it, and we could end up in over our heads. Maybe we should consider other options?”

Matt was resolute. “To win big, you’ve got to play bold moves. If Marcus agrees to back me, I’m willing to pay a steeper price than

anyone.”

“Marcus doesn’t care about family ties,” Sierra pointed out.

“He might not care for his old man, but he’s a businessman-he can’t ignore cold hard cash. We just have to make the offer juicy enough. He’ll bite,” Matt countered.

Sierra wanted to argue, but Matt waved her off, silencing any further protest. He gestured toward the wake.

obediently staying beside Zavier. Confused, she murmured, “That hot-headed kid is actually keeping his cool? That’s not like him at all.”e2

He’s not an idiot. If he doesn’t rein in his temper, who’s going to clean up his messes?”

than I

and Zavier’s side.

was next to Zavier, mirroring his actions in silence. Time seemed to stretch on

was hoarse, as

water?” Skyler asked, concerned.

ignored her

of water and handed it to

go sometime. Early or late, death comes for us all. What’s there to be

his tone and demeanor said otherwise. His heart was far

you know about one of our family traditions?”

tradition?” Skyler

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