Chapter 277

Marino leaned back in his chair and entwined his fingers together. "I have been thinking... we have to exploit Jacob's weaknesses. It could be through his relationship with Mia, his work at the clinic... find a way to discredit him that makes him vulnerable." Dr Richard nodded while mentally racing through options.

As they plotted against Jacob in that dark room, their laughter and clinking glasses could hardly cover up its evils which were so tangible they threatened to destroy him utterly. Suddenly; Marino’s smile faded off his face, as he raised his eyebrows in disbelief when he coughed spilling some blood from the corners of his lips. He attempted to say something but soon launched into an even worst fit of coughs.

As Dr. Richard was alerted by the sudden change on Marino's face that became pale as his body shivered. “What happened Marino?” he asked while getting up from his chair. Their eyes met, shock and fear mixing together in Marino’s gaze directed at Dr. Richar