Chapter 90. Not Smart, Just a Coward

AXEL

Silas stared at Kross, who stared back. Then he scoffed, leaning down on his seat and spreading his legs.

“And how will you do that, Kross?” he asked, his expression one of indifference, but Kross remained composed as he answered.

Kross’s voice was low, controlled. “By showing them proof of your sabotage and greed. What you did with the company’s shipments seven months ago, just before this whole mess began.”

“Before he goes on, I must say… I’m disappointed, Father,” Kade said, his voice bored, yet it carried a heavy weight. I looked between them, confused. “Sabotaging your ally? That’s low, Father, even for you.”

Silas’ jaw tightened, his calm mask cracking.

“Can someone tell me what the fuck is going on?” I asked, getting irritated that I was being left behind.

“Patience, Axel,” Kross said without taking his eyes off our father. “You’ll understand soon.”

“So that deal we were busting our asses for,” Kross continued. “The one we