Bast stood silently at the window, the city lights flickering in his reflection. Behind him, his secretary hesitated before speaking.
"Sir, your dinner with Mr. Rico is scheduled for 9 p.m."
Bast didn't turn around. "Any updates on him?"
"Yes, sir. Last night, Rico had a business meeting at the same restaurant where you dined."
Bast's expression darkened. So I was right… Rico met Kai. His jaw clenched as he dismissed the secretary with a nod.
Alone, Bast grabbed his phone and dialed Kai's number.
At the restaurant, Kai's phone lit up on the table. He looked at the screen, startled, but before he could answer, Rico reached over, picked it up, and powered it off.
Kai frowned. "What the hell are you doing?"
Rico calmly set the phone down. "You should thank me properly. From now on, all your time and attention belongs to me."
Back at his office, Bast tried calling again, only to hear the dead tone. His fury burned hotter by the second—until a message arrived.
It was from Rico.
