Chapter 615. Who Would Take the Top Spot?

The lounge of Lawson Mansion.

Blake sat across from Wilton, sipping his coffee.

Outside, the rain poured down in sheets, flashes of lightning briefly lighting up the dark sky.

His eyes drifted for a moment toward the room where Ashley stood, then he reached for his mug and took a slow sip. A satisfied grin formed on his lips.

“So, how’s everything going?” he asked.

“Everything’s set, boss,” Wilton said evenly, taking a sip of his coffee. “More than a dozen companies we control have already signed with Emerald Artists Agency and Phoenix Entertainment. The breach penalties alone will make us a fortune.”

“Good,” Blake said, his eyes flicking again toward where Ashley was. “And the pests in the company? Are they gone?”

Wilton hesitated, then pulled a folded list from his pocket and handed it to him.

“I’ve checked everything,” Wilton said. “These people have been working with Rupert, but I can’t say for sure if they’ll turn against