Derek knew very well why Arcus was here-Frank wanted his family business and would take control over it like how the Mystic Sky Guild took over BM Group.

However, Derek was not interested in becoming anyone's pawn. Not only would he get nothing out of it, but he might even get killed for nothing.

As such, he would rather content himself with making money. Who knew if that abundant wealth might get him somewhere eventually?

On the other hand, Arcus was unsure as to how he should react to that.

He was surprised that Derek responded so quickly and resolutely, when Arcus was just probing him.

It was not shocking now that even the likes of Sally York would not mess with him.

Still, Arcus asked, "I don't think a verbal promise is all that convincing, Mr. Costner. Don't you agree?"

After all, whale Derek was not a pathological liar despite not wearing his heart on his sleeve, Arcus would still prefer having some form of assurance!

other because we can't read minds. But doesn't Mr. Frankton control a higher power? He could impose a binding pact that would

in wry amusement-and here he thought his trip here to

his family's

How amusing!

such resolve, Mr. Costner. Here, three cheers to your health!" Arcus raised his glass and chugged his

chuckled. "Don't worry-I'm

got up to leave, Arcus and Pat got up as well, but Derek waved them off. "It's

smiled. "I'm surprised that Mr. Costner

focused entirely on making money, but his family has many other members who are one ambitious. If anything, he most likely couldn't rein

too and got up. "Thanks for your help

Mystic Sky Guild sees reason like they do now,

smiled but said

shoulders, and he would be considerably

either-such things were insignificant when it came

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