Chapter 87. The Uncle’s Gambit

Jackson's POV

The turn and twist of the event were just so unexpected and sudden. Who could've thought that Veronica had been in the whole plot. The blank look in her eyes showed her lack of emotions concerning the death and no hint of remorse on her face as she stared down at his lifeless body with a frown as if saying he deserved what he got.

Peter turned to look at her. "That took longer than I expected, and I had no idea such a boring plan would bring about so many casualties," he muttered with a small smile hanging on his lips.

"Oh you knew quite well and that is why you wanted a backup," Marcus interjected with a frown and the latter laughed before turning to look at the rest of us present at the scene.

Peter followed and smiled devilishly. He walked towards the table and sat down comfortably on the seat that belonged to Philip, showing his power of the situation now. With the death of Philip after relinquishing his positio