The Contracted Son-in-law

Chapter Thirty-nine

The driver of the car was Derek, a middle-aged man with weathered features.

He had been loyal to Ryan's father and his family when they were alive, and now to his uncle.

He pulled away as soon as Ryan got in the car.

They were on their way to one of his uncle's mansions, far outside the city, to have dinner and dig up information on Jude.

Only his uncle’s loyal men—those who had once served his father—knew about this mansion’s location.

He had arranged things this way to keep his meeting with his uncle a secret, knowing that every move he made was now being watched.

He leaned back, watching the city lights blur by as they drove deeper into the city.

He broke the silence a few minutes later.

"So... how's life been for you?" he asked Derek.

Derek chuckled softly. "Life's been alright. You know, same old grind. The family's good, too."

The mention of family made Ryan remember Derek’s daughter, who he had once been close to—almost like a godfather to her—back when he