Chapter 253

Dylano’s POV

“Think about it,” I said, my voice quieter now but no less compelling. “Jerulo’s out of the picture. You can be with me, running this show. We’ll make the money we deserve, without him holding us back.”

As the last word left my lips, the door to the warehouse creaked open, and I knew Jerulo had returned. I didn’t need to look to know it was him.

I could feel the tension in the room shift. The men were waiting, wondering if they should take the offer, wondering if they should stay loyal to the man they’d followed for so long…or if it was time to switch sides.

I took a deep breath, my heart pounding in my chest. This was it. This was the moment that would change everything.

But before I could speak another word, a voice cut through the air, cold and sharp.

I could feel the eyes of the men on me. Every one of them…Jerulo’s crew and my own