NovelBarInstead of sitting down, Mark stood in front of the piano and stared at it from top to bottom. He thought that it was crazy of Waylen to spend 600 million dollars just for it.
“Good evening.”
Waylen’s voice echoed from the top of the staircase.
Although the man was already in his 40s, he still had a very charming aura that Waylen could not help but admire.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUpon hearing Waylen’s voice, Mark turned around as he pointed at the piano and smiled.
“It looks good.”
Under the soft glow of the crystal chandelier, Waylen’s eyes held a touch of nostalgia. “! bought it when Rena and | first got together. | placed it in my apartment before, but now Alexis needs to learn the piano, so we moved it here.”
Waylen gestured for Mark to take a seat.
Mark went to the sofa and gently placed a document on the table.
Waylen picked it up and began to read.
It was an internal document, seven pages long, detailing Elvira’s major crimes and concluding with the prosecution’s recommendation for the death penalty.
Mark’s voice was deep as he confirmed, “Death penalty. If there are no accidents, it will be executed in two months.”
His expression was complicated, a mix of emotions swirling beneath the surface.
He had heard something from insiders, understanding now how Alexis managed to survive after losing so much blood.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe realized that he had underestimated Waylen’s ruthlessness when necessary.
The man was capable of doing anything when needed.
After reading the document, Waylen returned it to Mark, silently acknowledging that Mark’s efforts played a crucial role in the swift resolution of the case. Despite their differences, they were still family when it mattered the most.
Waylen then walked over to the bar counter and retrieved a bottle of red wine and two goblets. With a smile, he asked, “Have a drink with me?”
The unspoken invitation suggested that Mark could spend the night at their villa.
However, Mark politely declined, glancing upstairs at Rena standing on the landing.
“Im good. | have a meeting tomorrow morning.”
Waylen didn’t force Mark, but asked him to stay overnight.
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