Chapter 583



Ernesto’s voice escalated, piercing the tense air. “Griffin, are you suggesting that I am duped by her?”

Faced with Ernesto’s rising fury, Griffin closed his lips, choosing to withhold any further argument. He had nearly overlooked the fact that Ernesto had everything he needed. Those who rose to such heights of power often had one flaw, and that was overconfidence.

Ernesto, sensing Griffin’s skepticism, challenged him directly. “So tell me, who on our island would she have conspired with? Aside from our trusted circle, we’ve silenced everyone else. Do you really think she could sway those closest to us?”

Griffin faltered, unable to reply. He hadn’t yet pieced together how Kallie had pulled it off, though he suspected she was behind everything.

Ernesto, clearly irritated, continued, “You need solid proof for such accusations. Without it, you should shut your damn mouth! Perhaps I’ve been too lenient with you.”

Griffin opened his mouth, about to speak, but the simmering anger in Ernesto’s eyes forced him to bite back his words. Reluctantly, he fell silent.

Ernesto turned his gaze to others, his voice cool and controlled. “Keep an eye on Kallie. If anything happens, report to me immediately.”

Still fuming, Griffin left with his men.

Ⓜⓞⓡⓔ ⓤⓟⓓⓐⓣⓔⓢ ⓘⓝ ⓖⓐⓛⓝⓞⓥⓔⓛⓢ.ⓒⓞⓜ Griffin’s sharp, cold eyes swept over his trusted subordinates. “If it’s not Kallie, then who could it be?” At the sight of Griffin’s icy stare, each man lowered his head, avoiding eye contact like prey before a predator.

Eventually, Griffin’s gaze settled on Jake.

“Come over here, White,” Griffin said.

A flicker of unease crossed Jake’s face, but he stepped forward with calm resolve.

Without warning, Griffin landed a punch on Jake. Griffin wasn’t much of a fighter, and Jake could easily handle him. But Jake knew better than to retaliate. Instead, he wore a mask of confusion.

“Mr. Perry… Why did you hit me?” Jake asked, his voice quivering just enough to sound puzzled.

Griffin’s icy glare remained fixed on Jake as he gritted his teeth. “Get out! All of you!” he barked at the others.

Then, with a twisted grin, Griffin turned back to Jake. “I need to have a little chat with him.”

Jake kept a confused expression, though his hand clenched subtly at his side.

After everyone had gone, Jake steeled himself and dropped to his knees before Griffin. “Mr. Perry, I don’t know what I’ve done wrong, but I swear, everything I do is for your sake. I am only here through your friend’s recommendation to ensure Miss Nixon gives birth safely. While my stay here isn’t long enough, I’ve seen firsthand that you’re talented and have a vision. Your father’s too old now, and he should’ve stepped down long ago.”

Griffin let out an icy laugh, and his eyes remained cold. “It’s still my father who holds the power, and you’re treading on dangerous ground saying this out loud. Do you even know why I’m angry?”

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