Brian sat down, his demeanor icy.
âI am Brian Hughes, CEO of Hughes Group from Wragos, Rosalynnâs husband.
Now tell me, what did Beal propose to entice you into this scheme?â
Darrion, taken aback, looked away, flustered.
âI⦠I have no idea what you are talking about.
â
CEO of Hughes Group in Wragos?
Rosalynnâs husband?
The target of his intended harm bore the name Rosalynn.
Why hadnât Beal disclosed Rosalynnâs influential standing?
Brianâs gaze was icy as he addressed Darrion, âIf you wish to keep a secret, refrain from acting on it.
Given Iâve learned about Beal, Iâm certainly capable of bringing the truth to light.
Hereâs your chance to come clean.
I suggest you take it.
â
His tone was a powerful deterrent, causing a shiver to run through Darrion.
Darrion, head bowed, struggled to swallow his fear, not daring to meet Brianâs piercing stare.
âIâm at a loss here.
It-it was just the alcohol talking, nearly causing an accident,â he stammered.
A glint of malice flickered in Brianâs eyes as he retorted, âReally?
Rejecting a friendly offer only to face harsher consequences.
Be aware, the person you nearly harmed is my wife.
Regardless of her being unscathed, I wonât stand by idly.
â
Silent, Darrionâs fist tightened in its cuff.
Brian pressed on, âWord is youâre battling late-stage stomach cancer.
Time isnât on your side, is it? Yet, your wife and daughter, their futures are still at stake.
Should you pass, I wouldnât hesitate to make their lives miserable.
Imagine your daughter, barred from employment post-graduation, and your wife, abruptly jobless.
â
His threat hung heavily in the air.
In a burst of fear, Darrion looked up, protesting, âYou canât do that!â
He clung to the belief that Beal, as the butler to the Moreno family, would fulfill his promise to protect his family.
Brianâs smile was frosty as he speculated, âSo, he assured you your family would be cared for in exchange for your services?â
Darrionâs gaze flickered away.
His denial was weak.
Brian scoffed, âYouâre quite the resolute one.
You have two days to ponder.
If you opt for silence, Iâll demonstrate which holds more influence, a butler or the CEO of Hughes Group.
Remember, Skrix may not be my territory, but disciplining a few individuals is quite trivial to me.
â
Observing Darrionâs pallor, Brianâs voice grew gentler.