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Chapter 28 - The Big Present

Hilton Group.

 

"Mr. Hilton, Andrew is convinced we were the ones who moved the money."

 

"Two hundred million? You think I'd stoop so low?" Lucas's tone was ice.

 

Alex sighed. "Andrew finally secured funding, only to have it vanish overnight. And now, with your marriage to Sophia on the horizon, it's no wonder his mind is spinning."

 

"Ugly men love to stir up trouble. Let him."

 

"Mr. Hilton, your uncle called me earlier. He wants you home tonight for a family dinner."

 

Lucas's private phone number was known only to Alex and a handful of close friends. If Aiden wanted to reach him, he had no choice but to go through Alex.

 

"Family dinner?" Lucas gave a sharp laugh. "More like a pack of jackals waiting to sneer behind polite smiles."

 

"You've been more than generous with them, and yet they don't appreciate it. How much longer will you keep indulging them?"

 

"Jumping fleas only prove entertaining when they bite. Otherwise, why waste my time?"

 

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