The Return of Lord Bryan

Chapter hundred two

John had just named his price and showed how corrupt he really was. . "Half a million," he repeated, his voice steady.

John nodded, his expression unyielding. "That's the price, Bryan. Take it or leave it."

Bryan hesitated for a moment, weighing his options. But he knew he had to get his hands on that information. He pulled out his phone and opened the banking app, his fingers flying across the screen as he initiated the transfer.

"It's done," he said, his eyes locked on John's.

John's face split into a wide smile, his eyes gleaming with greed. "Excellent," he said, his voice dripping with satisfaction.

He turned to the cabinet behind his desk, his fingers rifling through the files until he found the one he was looking for. He pulled it out, a thick folder bulging with papers, and handed it to Bryan.

"This contains everything you need to know about Josiah," he said, his voice low and conspiratorial. "His current whereabouts, his recent deals, his associates... it's all in there."

Brya