Chapter 424
Chapter 424
Walter fell silent.
Walter knew David like the back of his hand after years of working side by side. David would never come knocking that late over something minor. So, Walter sat back, ready to listen to the whole scoop in one go.
As expected…
“You’ve been suspicious about Miss Minnie’s identity for a while, which is why I shadow her day and night. But tonight, I’ve got something bigger. It’s about who Minnie really is.
“Minnie’s backed by some heavy hitters–a family with big dreams. They’ve heard about the Gordons owning the South and the Fosters running the North, and they’re itching to shake things up, make it a three -way power play.”
Walter rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Who’s feeding you this?” he asked.
“Celina, the boss of Sunny Glow Beauty Salon. Don’t let her youth f everyone, and has the scoop on everything.”
David was earnest.
you–she’s connected, knows
In less than an hour with Celina, he had pegged her as sharp as a tack, Plus, her story checked out with his investigation, so he was betting she was on the level.
“You really buy what she’s selling?”
Walter’s question caught David off guard, but his reply did not waver.
“I do.”
“Remember, trusting too fast isn’t always smart.” Walter’s words did not quite match the look in his eyes as he absentmindedly rubbed his chin. His deep, dark eyes seemed to be hiding a storm of thoughts that no one could read.
“You know that family you keep talking about, the one with all the clout? Don’t tell me it’s… the Bennisons, the ones stirring up all sorts of drama down in the Southern Crownlands lately?”
David’s eyes widened, and he went a shade paler. “How’d you find out, sir?”
The Bennison family was shrouded in secrecy, and David had only started piecing things together after getting the information from Celina.
Walter flashed a sly smile. “Ever heard of a guy’s gut feeling?”
David shook his head. “I don’t buy into gut feelings. I stick to the solid, hard facts.”
Walter let out a long sigh and patted David’s head. “You’ve been by my side through thick and thin. I’ve put you through a lot. It’s late–do you want to crash here or head home?”
Before David could even get a word out, Walter decided for him. “Stay here. The place is empty except for me. Just pick any room and hit the hay.”
Crystal Waters House sure felt empty without Evangeline around.
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As Walter got up to leave, David was left scratching his head.
Why did the boss say it had been tough on him? Was it because David had been digging into things, and maybe Walter felt a bit guilty for the grind?
Lying in the quest room bed, David was still trying to figure it out.
However, it turned out that he was not the only one tossing and turning that night.
Walter was wide awake too.
The Bennison family was a force to be reckoned with in the Great Northern States, wielding wealth and resources that ranked at the top nationwide.
Their standoff with another influential family erupted at a diamond mine auction in the Southern Crownlands. Neither side would back down, leaving the mine’s fate hanging in the balance.
Walter, however, had always thought that win or lose, the families should cut ties completely.
