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“T’ll take a solemn oath not to endure another gathering of such a kind. Next
time, T'll feel the urge to muzzle the meeting’s moderator. His voice drones on
like some tedious religious recitation, giving me a throbbing ache.”
Bruce commandeered a chair and slumped into it. “Speaking of which, what's
brewing with the Dayen Group? They seem quite audacious.”
“What rumors have reached your ears?” Marcus inquired, casting a penetrating
gaze Bruce's way.
“Are you still in the dark? The grapevine has it that failure to ink an agreement
with the Dayen Group would invite fatal harm to your family. You'd do well to
attend to this matter swiftly. I shudder to think whether they'd include me in this
retribution.”
“Threatened... my entire family?” Marcus spoke in a controlled tone, a sneer
curling the comers of his mouth.
“Do the Dayen Group dare broadcast such threats?” Derek questioned, his fists
balling up in instant fury and seriousness overtaking his visage.
“I happened to overhear such whispers at a tavern,” Bruce confessed.
“Apparently, the puppeteer behind the Dayen Group wields considerable
influence. He's reputed to be ruthless.”
As Bruce delved deeper, his seriousness amplified. Years of navigating the
murky waters of business had honed his instincts. He was convinced the
puppeteer behind Dayen was no ordinary player.
“Externally, they extend an amiable invitation, but behind closed doors, they
hatch plots against our lives. Mr. Thomas, I propose we snub them this time.
Decimate their influence,” Derek suggested.
Marcus responded with a composed tap of his knee. “On the contrary, why
should we not entertain them?”
Bruce, thumping his chest, grinned at Marcus’ bravado. “That's my cousin, as
cool as a cucumber.”
Asudden peal of thunder reverberated. Bruce’s memory jogged back to the vision
of Millie standing alone amidst the pouring rain.
“By the way, I noticed Millie braving the deluge earlier. I beckoned her to seek
shelter, but she rejected my offer. What's the matter?”
At the mention of Millie, Marcus ignited a cigarette, his gaze wandering up to the
ceiling.
Marcus remained tight-lipped, prompting Bruce to turn to Derek, who had his
gaze fixed on the floor.
“She and Mrs. Thomas engaged in a verbal duel, resulting in her punishment.”
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Aunt Thomas commanded her to
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Bruce questioned, his shock escalating into anger.
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Derek remained silent. He yearned to
advise Marcus, yet he knew better
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than to intrude upon Marcus’ affairs.
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“Such obstinacy in a woman is a rare sight indeed,” Marcus scoffed.
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“I suspect it isn't Aunt Thomas imposing the punishment. You must be the culprit.