The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 516

Joseph remained perfectly calm. "He might be cunning, but I'm no pushover."

Sullivan's business acumen was lacking, but his insidious schemes couldn't be underestimated. Yet, even the most cunning man was an amateur in front of a professional lawyer.

"I know you're capable," Raymond said, "but I'm worried Sullivan will get desperate and try to hurt you."

"Don't worry, I have your men with me."

"Good. Send me the address when you arrive. I'll head over too." Raymond was still uneasy. After all, this was Sullivan's home turf. Since Joseph and Vivica were his guests, he'd be responsible if anything happened to them.

Joseph didn't refuse. He knew he couldn't. The bodyguards were Raymond's men, and they would ultimately answer to him.

Not long after he hung up, the car came to a stop.

Sullivan was waiting in a private lounge, a pot of fine tea steeping as he anticipated Joseph's arrival.

"Mr. Baird, this is an excellent vintage. Please, have a taste." Sullivan was dressed in a traditional silk suit, a delicate porcelain cup in one hand and a set of prayer beads in the other, projecting the composed aura of a retired tycoon, a far cry from his humble beginnings. He had spent decades enjoying the wealth and status he'd stolen from his own brother, and now he put on airs with every gesture.

Joseph sat down cross-legged, ignoring the offered cup. He flipped over a clean one and poured himself a glass of hot water from the teapot.

Joseph stared at the chest, his mind flashing back to Hayes's gift for Chaim at the hospital that morning. Gold. At current prices, the bars Hayes had given were worth a fortune. Was Sullivan about to do the same?

Before Joseph could respond, Sullivan leaned forward and opened the lid. A brilliant golden light flooded the room, so bright it made Joseph instinctively squint. He smirked. He'd guessed right.

Seeing Joseph's reaction, Sullivan smiled. "I just withdrew these gold bars from the bank a few days ago. The receipts are underneath."

Joseph didn't move, only raising his eyes slightly. "What is the meaning of this, Mr. Sullivan Chase?"