How would he respond to such unreasonable provocation?
Would he endure it? Would he fight back? Or would he reveal the trump card I suspect he's holding?
Edwin needed to know. He needed to gauge Ian's true depth.
'And the best way... is to let Collins charge ahead.'
'While Adrian and I hide in the back.'
'If the plan succeeds, and Ian really is hiding something, Aidele will suffer a setback.'
'The credit will go to the Justice Clan.'
But if the plan fails, if Ian turns on us on the spot, or if Aidele uncovers the truth...
'...then the one who takes the fall... will be Collins. The Hawkwood Clan.'
'What does that have to do with us?'
Edwin repeated this to himself.
He recalled the scene from a few days ago, when Collins had first come to him.
That fake smile on his face, everything he said hinting at a "win-win partnership."
But Edwin hadn't believed a single word.
'I may have invited you, but since you're so enthusiastic, I'll naturally grant your wish.'
