Jace pursed his lips as he bent down and picked it up.

This King of Spades card was an entry pass to the King's Club.

"The one who targeted me was-" Jace's eyes darkened, fingers tightening around the card.

"My dear uncle-who always claimed to treat me like his own." Grant's lips curled into a cold, eerie smile.

"He wants to take advantage of my conflict with Justin, seizing the opportunity to weaken my forces so he can gain control over me more easily.

"Since he was sentenced to life for murder and escaped from prison, he hasn't set foot in the country. All his power is entrenched in Sentania and I'm the only remaining Fowler family member.

"Since Fowler Corporation declared bankruptcy, this is a move to take over the domestic market. Now, my dear uncle is willing to take such a risk just to deal with me. He even sent his men to Savrow, waiting for a chance to strike at those around me.

"It's truly a generous gift. It seems he doesn't trust his only remaining kin."

Jace's long lashes drooped, his gaze dark. "He fears that you will outshine him."

the club." His eyes gleamed with ambition, envisioning his

but his tone remained

what, I must secure the A5 project. That is my ticket into the King's

refined features

chuckle. "Mr. Salvador... I apologize for disturbing

patience, so his voice

The Mayor hesitated before continuing, "Salvador Corporation's stock has been plummeting these past two days. The press conference fiasco has left your reputation in

not only will Salvador Corporation lose the project, but i might even get called in

and cut ties with

think it's best to look at the big

got my hands on a government-approved file for a cultural city project.

Mayor, how very considerate of you." Grant's tone dripped with sarcasm. "But why don't

slender fingers moved across the screen,

later, the Mayor's sharp inhale came through the speaker, his voice

You set me up?! You

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