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Matt nodded, “Yeah. If we can get Marcus on board, no one will stand a chance against my rise to the top.”
Just the mention of the name “Marcus” made Sierra’s skin crawl. “Marcus’ rep is terrifying. I’m worried it’s like making a deal with the devil. We might not just fail to benefit from it, and we could end up in over our heads. Maybe we should consider other options?”
Matt was resolute. “To win big, you’ve got to play bold moves. If Marcus agrees to back me, I’m willing to pay a steeper price than
anyone.”
“Marcus doesn’t care about family ties,” Sierra pointed out.
“He might not care for his old man, but he’s a businessman-he can’t ignore cold hard cash. We just have to make the offer juicy enough. He’ll bite,” Matt countered.
Sierra wanted to argue, but Matt waved her off, silencing any further protest. He gestured toward the wake.
Following his gaze, Sierra saw Skyler, now dressed in a mourning suit, obediently staying beside Zavier. Confused, she murmured, “That hot-headed kid is actually keeping his cool? That’s not like him at all.”e2
“With his brother and father gone, he’s cut off from any fallback. He’s not an idiot. If he doesn’t rein in his temper, who’s going to clean up his messes?” Matt explained.
“He’s more adaptable than I thought,” Sierra conceded.
On Skyler and Zavier’s side.
Skyler was next to Zavier, mirroring his actions in silence. Time seemed to stretch on until Zavier seemed to finally notice her presence. “Why did you get here?”
His voice was hoarse, as if scorched by grief.
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