Chapter 1022

Just as everyone in the room looked on with troubled expressions, Ian spoke up. "I happen to know about Patrick. To be honest, Jack, the guy's already been blacklisted on our end." "Blacklisted?" Everyone froze, stunned by the revelation. No one had expected a man like Patrick to end up on a blacklist. The grim look on Ian's face made it clear that this wasn't a trivial matter. All eyes turned to him. He gave a slight cough and went on, "I don't know all the details, but from what I've heard, Patrick's involved in a massive smuggling case. I'm afraid—" Before he could finish, Myra jumped in. "I've heard Mr. Kingsley mention about that too. I didn't realize Patrick was the one behind it." Ian replied cautiously, "I won't jump to conclusions. However, Patrick is under close investigation. There's no way he's clean." Rupert frowned slightly. "If that's true, the charges are serious. But Patrick's got serious clout in Tarthy City, especially with that rumored relationship with the