Chapter 182

Ian took a deep breath, knowing the next part would be the hardest to convey. “To gain more information about him, we need to surrender information on the Hands of the Hughes family.”

Leonard’s eyes sharpened, a dangerous glint appearing in his gaze.

The Hands of the Hughes family were their most protected assets, their identities known only to the inner circle. To give up that information was to expose the family’s very core, to lay bare their most guarded secrets.

He leaned back, closing his eyes for a moment as he considered the implications. Ian waited, his breath almost held as he watched his father’s face for any sign of what he might decide.

Outside the warehouse that served as Charles’ base, Laura sat in the backseat of the car, her fingers tapping against the leather seat in a rare display of impatience.

The weight of the conversation with Ian earlier still hung over her, the gravity of what was at stake gnawing at her composure.

She glanced at the warehouse, its weathered
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