Chapter 6. Knowing More

Ash’s POV

Once I get off the phone, I feel a shade better. I call Leonard next, and within seconds, he’s in my office, wearing another suit. This guy… It’s a Saturday, yet he acts like he’s got a business meeting to attend. Suits me just fine, actually.

“Bring me the accounting book, Leonard.” I need to get it over and be done with and head over to the mines.

“Can I get you anything in the meantime? Some drinks? Food? Women?”

I shake my head. “Just bring me the accounting book.”

“Right away, sir.” He bows and leaves.

That’s another thing. The man knows what respect means.

Instead of waiting for him, I leave my office and walk through Stardust. I go down memory lane as I remember how it all started five years ago. I was making millions while dealing in d****, but business suddenly took a different turn when I discovered precious gems and stones on the mine I bought.

In a bid to funnel the extra funds and go under the radar of the IRS, I