The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 271

Chapter 271: The Name

"Please, Don King... you don’t need to do that. After all, in those times, sons killed their fathers to take power. I was aware of your conflict with your stepbrother and the conditions that were given if you wanted even a little of your inheritance. Elias played a dangerous game there when he did that. I warned him, but he didn’t listen. I guess you finally snapped and did what you needed to do to obtain your rights."

I overestimated his talents to get information. He doesn’t know as much as he thought. I didn’t kill Elias for inheritance. Everything was already mine.

Carlo snapped his finger, and drinks were brought. The rocks glass was set on the table, and the decanter. The server poured the vodka.

"I still can’t tell why you have come all this way. You have barely said a word. Please, Don King, I’m all ears."

"Your usefulness," I said.

There was a sparkle in his brown eyes, like a dog finally given a purpose.

"My usefulness..." he murmured, taking a shot of his drink in speed, finishing it up in one go.

He chuckled, his shoulders shaking even though he had more weight on them.

"I’m honored by your words."

"You know more about Constance King, before she left Midnight years ago, and now she’s back. One way or the other, you must have obtained delicate information over the years."

"I know a handful, yes. You’re the first to ask, so you’re just in luck."

I took a sip from the glass before I set it down. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Her eyes... the invisible telescope that has been hanging above my head ever since she left Midnight years ago. A way to keep an eye on her family."

His smile strained.

"What do you know about this person... I need a name."

"How much are you willing to give me for that information?"

The sound of guns cocking filled the space. Carlo flinched, wide eyes on my men pointing their pistols.

"What gave you the impression I was here to buy information?"

His mouth opened, but he couldn’t form the words, finding it difficult and only stutters could be made.

"I-I-I-I... t-thought..."

"Elias may have paid you for your usefulness, but I’m not him. You pride yourself in this channel because my family’s money has gotten you round and fat in your old age. But make no mistake, Carlo... I’m not them..."

"W-We are business partners, aren’t we? To maintain good faith?"

"..."

He gulped. "T-Then my usefulness to you will take a different turn, but I do hope it will benefit me in..." He looked behind me for a minute, and there I could see his life flashing before them. "I mean this in good faith and to your advantage. Only to your advantage, Don King."

I leaned back on my seat and crossed my legs. I could hear a rustle behind me, my men retreating their guns, and Carlo took a deep breath of relief.

"T-There is an opening... a grand one. I’d like you to attend and support me."

I narrowed my eyes.

"To be honest, no one expects you to show your face, just as you haven’t in the last few years. This would be a good time and..." He paused.

"Go on."

"Tell me what I need to know. And this... opening of yours."

He was very eager for me to attend this opening of his and even called in profits. Carlo was all about profits... I was wrong to think he was a loyal dog, more of a loyal glutton.

Me: I’ll be back soon, baby.

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