âListen, if youâre ready to come clean, I can match what Beal promised you.
Your daughter will have a position at any branches of Hughes Group post-graduation, and your wifeâs job will be safe.
â
At Brianâs words, Darrionâs mouth quivered, on the verge of bargaining.
Bealâs offer had included a hefty sum of money, too.
Yet, he suppressed the admission.
Revealing it would be to confess.
Heâd nearly ended Brianâs wifeâs life.
It was a miracle Brian wasnât out for blood.
How could he give him money?
Darrion chose silence, prompting Brian to abandon further effort.
Tapping the table sharply before rising, he advised, âMull it over.
Donât let your actions rebound on your family.
â
Brian was certain his mix of threats and promises wouldnât leave Darrion unmoved.
He anticipated Darrionâs betrayal of Beal.
As the police escorted Darrion away, his gaze was laden with remorse.
The revelation that Bealâs target was influential blindsided him.
Why hadnât he been informed?
Was this some deceit?
Had he known, heâd never have dared take the job.
He wondered what his next move should be.
Was it better to stay loyal to Beal or to divulge everything to the authorities?
Elsewhere, amid the hum of the construction site, Rosalynn located a spot to sit and take a breather.
Her phone rang.
It was Karina.
âHello, Karina,â Rosalynn answered.
âRosalynn, where might you be?â
âIâm in Skrix.
â
âGot plans to return to Wragos soon?â
âNot at the moment.
â