Chapter 159

Lecter scanned the crowded room, his gaze locking onto Jared's smiling face. He strode through the throng of guests, his eyes fixed on his target.

Jared's laughter was loud, his eyes gleaming with amusement as he chatted with his friends. But his smile faltered as he saw Lecter approaching.

"Lecter," he said, his voice wary. "I didn't know you were coming."

Lecter's smile was cold, his eyes glinting with anger. "I wasn't invited, Jared. But I couldn't miss the chance to talk to you."

Jared's eyes narrowed, his friends melting away as he faced Lecter. "What do you want, Lecter?"

Lecter's voice was low, his words dripping with venom. "You know exactly what I want, Jared. I want to know why you terminated our contract."

Jared's shrug was casual, his eyes gleaming with defiance. "I didn't need your services anymore, Lecter. It was a business decision."

Lecter's laughter was mocking, his eyes flashing with anger. "A business decision? You call betraying me a business decision?"

Jared's fac