Chapter 198:Dangerous Negotiations

(Scarlett's POV) The salty breeze whipped across my face as we stood on the deck watching the extravagant display of wealth. The Alpha in the black fur coat had just fired another gold bullet into the water when he suddenly paused, his attention drawn to Roman. Recognition flickered across his features. He holstered his custom pistol and walked toward us with the casual confidence of a man accustomed to power. "Roman Thorne," he called, his voice carrying across the deck. "The Shadow King himself graces my humble vessel." Roman's expression remained impassive. "Victor Blackwell. I hear Vincent Grey left something with you." So this was Victor Blackwell. I studied him carefully - middle-aged, heavy-set, with an expensive watch glinting on his wrist and several gold rings adorning his fingers. Everything about him screamed new money and questionable taste. Victor's smile didn't reach his eyes. "Straight to business, as always. But these matters require... finesse." "The item, Vict