CHAPTER 144

Nathan remained calm, even though he could feel the tension rising in the room. “I wasn’t listening,” he insisted.

“I didn’t hear anything... I’m just trying to do my job here.”

Hastings’ eyes flashed with fury at the mention of shell companies. He stepped forward, his face inches from Nathan’s. “You’re lying.”

Nathan knew he was running out of time. He had to find a way to make these people believe him.

“If you didn’t hear anything,” Hastings said slowly, his voice low and menacing, “then you won’t mind if we take you to Diego’s office for a little... chat.”

Diego cracked his knuckles again, grinning darkly as he stepped forward. “Just a little conversation. It’ll be fun.”

Nathan’s heart raced. “I don’t know what you think I heard,” Nathan said, taking a deep breath, “but I assure you, I heard nothing.”

Hastings’ eyes narrowed. “Used against us?” he echoed, his voice dangerously low. “So, you did hear something.”

Nathan cursed inwardly. He had said too much.

Diego's grin widened. “Lo