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“Listen, if you’re ready to come clean, I can match what Beal promised you. Your daughter will have a
position at any branches of Hughes Group post-graduation, and your wife’s job will be safe.”
At Brian’s words, Darrion’s mouth quivered, on the verge of bargaining. Beal’s offer had included a
hefty sum of money, too.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYet, he suppressed the admission.
Revealing it would be to confess.
He’d nearly ended Brian’s wife’s life. It was a miracle Brian wasn’t out for blood. How could he give him
money?
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Darrion chose silence, prompting Brian to abandon further effort.
Tapping the table sharply before rising, he advised, “Mull it over.
Don’t let your actions rebound on your family.”
Brian was certain his mix of threats and promises wouldn’t leave Darrion unmoved.
He anticipated Darrion’s betrayal of Beal.
As the police escorted Darrion away, his gaze was laden with remorse.
The revelation that Beal’s target was influential blindsided him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhy hadn’t he been informed?
Was this some deceit?
Had he known, he’d never have dared take the job.
He wondered what his next move should be.
Was it better to stay loyal to Beal or to divulge everything to the authorities?
Elsewhere, amid the hum of the construction site, Rosalynn located a spot to sit and take a breather.
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