Accepting The Proposition

Mr. Black observed Lucas's eyes expand as he delivered those final words.

Seconds, even minutes, passed, and the wounded and bruised man remained silent.

Mr Black, on the other hand, was unconcerned. In reality, he applied a critical eye to the individual in front of him during the eerie silence.

Was Lucas Smith up to the challenge? Will he be able to deliver as Mr Black had hoped?

Still scrutinizing him, Mr. Black's mind soon wandered back to when he'd entered the bawdy house. He'd met Vera, his wife, and the lady who'd broken Arnold Stone's heart. The same woman whom he knew still had feelings for her ex-lover.

Yes. It'd been evident since he'd spoken the name Arnold Stone and informed the woman of the reason for his visit. While talking, she'd given him this weird look, and he had caught on so fast.

It wasn't unusual in and of itself, yet Mr Black had undoubtedly noticed it. It was an expression of regret, longing, and something resembling desire.

Mr. Black understood at that
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