CHAPTER 70

“You’re asking me to risk my own reputation to save yours,” Nathan said, his voice low and steady. “Do you understand what you're asking?”

Alister nodded frantically, his eyes wide. “Yes, yes, I understand. But I would never ask you to do this if it weren’t the truth. I’m not like Nicholas."

"I’m not a criminal. I’m just a man who made a bad business decision, a man who got caught up in something far beyond his control. Please, have mercy on me, Lord Cloud.”

Nathan was silent again as his gaze pierced Mr. Alister.

He could see the truth in Alister’s.

He was genuinely afraid, and he looked innocent. But there was more at stake here than just Alister’s fate.

Nathan had to consider his own position to consider, his own power and influence to protect.

“What makes you think I’d be willing to put my reputation on the line for you?” Nathan asked finally, his voice as sharp as a blade.

Alister’s breath caught in his throat, and for a moment, he couldn’t find the words to respond. Then, with
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