My Second Marriage with the Mafia Kingpin novel Chapter 526

Chapter 526: The Choice Is Still Yours, Son.

"Were you talking about the Secret Society?"

A brief silence settled over the living room as the two men held each other’s gaze.

Tommy’s brows rose ever so slightly. "You’ve heard of it?"

"It’s already known in the underworld," Lucian replied knowingly, which didn’t surprise Tommy.

Rumors had circulated through the underworld for years—a legend no one had ever been able to confirm. Still, people continued to whisper about it.

Lucian drew a deep breath. "Years ago, I met someone who claimed the Secret Society was real. He never told me outright that he was a member, but his demeanor suggested that he probably was."

Of course, Lucian hadn’t fully believed him.

People controlling the world from behind the scenes? It sounded like the plot of a novel. Still, Lucian hadn’t completely dismissed the possibility of its existence.

After all, where there was smoke, there was fire.

"Something happened a few months ago that reminded me of him," Lucian continued. "When I collapsed because of my condition, someone left crucial information on Raka’s doorstep. That information saved my life."

Without it, Lucian believed he would have succumbed to the poison that had been slowly killing him.

He and Ashley rarely talked about it, but he was certain it still crossed her mind. It just so happened that the stranger’s actions had helped them, so they had no reason to believe it was the work of an enemy.

"It might sound strange, but he was the first person who came to mind," Lucian remarked. "After all, that man told me he would return the favor someday. Besides, I’ve always felt as though someone was watching me from afar."

Tommy let out a chuckle. "If this person truly belongs to that organization, I wouldn’t be surprised."

"Hmm?"

"I don’t know much about the Secret Society aside from the fact that it exists and wields unimaginable power," Tommy explained. "Its members could bring a country to ruin with a single order—or make it prosper. They have people everywhere. It wouldn’t be far-fetched to assume that some world leaders are members."

Even as he spoke about it, he knew how fantastical it sounded.

"And if this Memphis person is trying to gain access to it, then he has gotten several things wrong," Tommy continued. "One of them is believing that I can get him through their doors."

Lucian leaned back. "I doubt he’ll believe you if you tell him otherwise. Speaking of which... have you told Madam Liza about the possibility?"

"No, not yet." Tommy shook his head. "But don’t worry. I’ll talk to her about it. Actually, I came down here because there’s something I want to discuss with you."

Lucian said nothing and waited for him to continue.

"More than half of Dominion has become legitimate, hasn’t it?" Tommy began.

"Yes," Lucian nodded. "At this pace, it might take another full year before the entirety of Dominion becomes legitimate."

Thanks to the legal investments Lucian had made over the years, much of their money now flowed through legitimate channels. After all, Dominion’s funds had originally come from their illegal dealings.

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