?<strong>Chapter 583:</strong>
Hearing Enzo’s words, Corrie was filled with excitement. She craved his approval more than anything else.
Taking a deep breath, she eximed eagerly, “Mr. Owen, this is the first time I’vepleted your task all by myself. It was challenging, but I’m d I lived up to your expectations.”
Enzo nodded briefly, then shifted his attention to Brook, who had been silent throughout.
He sped his cane with both hands and asked softly, like a caring elder, “And what about you? Why did you miss the opportunity to kill Jayden?”
Corrie stole a nce at Brook. She knew concealing this from Enzo was impossible.
Now that he was aware Brook had spared Jayden, she did not want Brook’spse to overshadow her aplishment. If it were disregarded, all her efforts over the past few days would be for naught.
Corrie lowered her gaze slightly, her eyes betraying restlessness and impatience.
She vowed never to partner with Brook, this unreliable man, on Enzo’s missions again.
Brook met Enzo’s gaze and spoke the words he had wanted to since yesterday.
“If I were to really kill Jayden, have you considered the repercussions?” he asked evenly.
Enzo scoffed at the question. “Repercussions? What repercussions could there be? Removing a threat that could harm our n is the only way to ensure the stability of our century-old business.”
Shaking his head slightly, Brook pressed on, “Do you realize that there are already dissenting voices within the n because of what happened with Jayden?”
Enzo was well aware of the murmurs, but he dismissed them with disdain. Those dissenters were mere parasites clinging to his legacy.
They couldn’tprehend the weight of responsibility he bore as the n’s leader. As long as he remained at the helm, he was determined to safeguard his n’s interests.
“Pay no heed to their chatter. They fail to grasp my intentions. If Jayden werepliant, I wouldn’t want him dead,” he stated tly, showing no hint of remorse or hesitation about ending the life of the boy he had raised.
Taking a deep breath, Brook pressed on, “Now some people are opposing your leadership because of this. Considering your reputation, I can’t let you be seen as someone who would harm your own grandson.”
Enzo chuckled at the words. “So you’re looking out for me? I should thank you for that?”
Bowing his head respectfully, Brook replied, “It’s my duty to protect your reputation.”
After a brief pause, he continued, “Your actions yesterday were too conspicuous. Many people know of what happened. My suggestion is that it might not be wise to have Jayden killed just yet.”
Enzo pondered this for a moment.
“Your suggestion has merit. What else do you propose?”
Brook offered a serious suggestion. “It would be best to find a secluded ce and handle Jayden discreetly. If we manage this without anyone finding out, no one will connect his disappearance to you.”
Enzo nodded approvingly. He stood up and ced a reassuring hand on Brook’s shoulder. “You’re quite thoughtful. I admit I acted rashly in this matter. I’m fortunate to have you here, Brook.”
Feeling ttered, Brook scratched his head.
“Let’s head to dinner. I’m reaching the age wherepany at meals is a weefort,” Enzo said, slowly making his way towards the dining room with his cane.
Corrie remained behind, observing Brook with newfound respect. “I underestimated you. You’re not as timid as I thought. You are actually quite cruel, aren’t you? I even believed you spared Jayden out of conscience.”
Instead of engaging further, Brook nced at her calmly and replied, “I think I’m much kinder than you. After all, your own actions have been quite ruthless.”
Corrie smiled knowingly, aware that he was talking about Elyse’s miscarriage.
“This was Enzo’s directive. I had no choice. If Elyse mes anyone, it should be him, not me,” she stated matter-of-factly.
Brook scrutinized Corrie for a moment before saying, “Would any man truly desire a woman as vicious as you?”
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