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.

Zavier. Confused, she murmured, “That hot-headed kid is actually keeping his cool? That’s not like him

He’s not an idiot. If he

I

Skyler and Zavier’s side.

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

voice was hoarse, as if scorched

need some water?” Skyler

her

small bottle of water and handed it to him, whispering, “I am sorry

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

Zavier spoke casually, his tone and demeanor said

know about one of our family traditions?”

Skyler was clueless.

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