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CHAPTER 29

Author: Esther Adebusola
last update Huling Na-update: 2021-09-20 06:37:09

“Ortom is up to no good” Cole disclosed as he walked up and down restless in Nicholas's shop, trying to calm himself.

Nicholas gave him a disinterested look, “And how is that a concern of mine? We had a deal, and I paid you both, why are you two now looking for me? I have no more business with you two” he was not interested in letting them know Jared was around. All his efforts had been in vain.

Cole assessed Nicholas quietly” Do you know something? Cause you are singing a different tone today. You were most eager to get your daughter married to Commander Mike and we are in this trouble now because of you”

Nicholas hesitated in his reply” you two had your business going on before I came in to ask for your help, so do not pin your bad business on me” he straightened his back, as he hit his back on the hard chair rest

“You will show interest soon enough when I tell you my suspicions about Ortom, “

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