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142. SHOW DOWN

The silence was deafening, except for the rustling of leaves that got blown around by the wind.

It was obvious that all five wealthy people who were sitting together around the dinner table that late Monday morning were enemies.

Each figure had his or her agenda at the pit of their dark twisted minds.

Priscilla wanted Matteo and everything that came with him.

Ashley wanted her father's company and Katie— well, it was not clear what she wanted.

Matteo knew that there was no logical way out of this. However, he did have an advantage and he could not wait to use it. He suspected that Priscilla may have figured out his secret plan, but he wasn't too concerned.

There was no stopping what was about to happen. Once and for all, he was going to stop all her incessant dealings and manipulation.

He could tell that she was worried and she was right to be. This game had gone on long enough. He could also tell that James Molten wanted out.

Matteo vividly saw the look of desperation