Chapter 35

"It's funny how I can call you, and you'll still answer. I guess I'm still that father figure." Mr. Hodge looked at his son with a smirk on his face.

Leo just looked away in annoyance.

"Please sit, son. Sit down." Mr. Hodge gestured.

"I didn't think you called me here to sit," Leo told him. "Just get straight to the point."

Mr. Hodge nodded. "I've been having a lot of setbacks in my business. I failed to doubt your hands are not on it."

Leo smirked. "Wow, dad. Your failures are none of my business."

"You're venturing into dangerous waters, son."

"And I'm a pretty decent swimmer, dad."

"Think about your wife. I don't think she can swim in her state, or can you carry the responsibility?" Mr. Hodge threatened.

Leo blinked. "Well, I'm pretty sure I can."

"I've warned you times without number, Leo. Don't wound what you cannot kill. I'm keeping quiet because you're my son, but if you keep this up, you'll regret giving me this trial runs in the betrayal arena."

Leo scoffed. "Betrayal? You br