From Nothing to Norton

Chapter 99 A Cleanup

"What do I do with Mr. Patrick, Boss?" Newton's voice rang out with a tinge of concern as he held his phone to his ear. On the other end of the line, Mr. Gregory's voice came through with a mixture of urgency and confusion.

Newton stood in his private study, surrounded by shelves filled with books on various subjects. His gaze drifted to the window, the view of the sprawling cityscape serving as a backdrop to his conversation.

Mr. Gregory, one of his mob leaders, was the person Newton put in charge of keeping Mr. Patrick, an arms dealer, safe. Newton relied on his sound but no-nonsense judgment to handle the man, but it seemed an unexpected situation had arisen.

Newton cleared his throat before responding, his voice calm and composed. "Tell me, Mr. Gregory, what's the issue with Mr. Patrick?"

There was a brief pause before Mr. Gregory continued, his voice laced with frustration. "Well, Boss, it appears that what he said about his people coming to rescue him was true. I received a threa