Chapter 915:
Jayden glanced at Elyse and murmured, “I’m stepping out for a bit. I’ll be back soon.”
Elyse, deep in slumber, didn’t hear him. He interpreted her silence as agreement, got dressed, and left the room.
Jayden drove to the bar where he planned to meet Edward. With winter behind them and early spring arriving, the melting snow cleared the streets, bringing more people out.
Upon arriving and sitting down, Jayden left his drink untouched. Edward noticed and asked sharply, “What’s the matter? Lost your taste for alcohol?”
Jayden responded firmly, “No, I drove here. It’s not appropriate.”
Edward smirked at Jayden’s self-control and teased, “Mr. Owen, what’s this? Turning into a model citizen? The Jayden I know never cared much for rules.”
Ignoring Jayden’s refusal, Edward poured him a drink. It was strong, and the potent smell of alcohol filled the air, even though Jayden hadn’t touched it.
Jayden looked at Edward, offered a detached smile, and asked politely, “Edward, why this meeting?”
Edward took a sip. Despite the deep flavor of his drink, it couldn’t soften the icy look on his face as he said, “I underestimated you. You didn’t stick to our plan and handled Charlie yourself.”
Jayden crossed his arms. “When an opportunity arises, we must seize it. If we’d stuck to the original plan, Charlie might still be alive.”
Edward raised an eyebrow, curious. “How did you know so much about the Hudson family’s influence? Your cleanup was faster than I expected. Now, the remaining Hudsons are scattered. I heard from the Charles family that some survivors want to join them.”
Jayden answered, “Isn’t that beneficial? Those who resist will reveal themselves; those who agree will join the Charles family. Besides, the Charles family supports the McCoy family, right?”
The Charles family, who made their wealth through gambling, wouldn’t have survived without strong support. The state’s governor, Nolan McCoy, secretly supported their activities, and the Charles family’s profits also supported the governor.
Nolan McCoy’s son, Edward, was one of the beneficiaries.
Suddenly, Jayden remembered and asked curiously, “By the way, does Elyse know you’re the governor’s son?”
Edward blinked and shook his head. “No, she doesn’t.”