Chapter 1945

Augustin had friends in high places, the kind who could rattle the city with a phone call. But none of them could keep him safe right now. Seeing the murderous look in Matthew's eyes, he panicked and tried to save his own skin. "I don't know how I messed up, or why you're here. But I won't pry any further. How much money do you want?" At this point, Augustin figured the only solution was money. He wasn't good at many things, but getting money where it needed to go was his thing. Outside the surrounding towns and cities, this city alone had six districts and 45 banks. He could get the funds rolling in with just a single phone call. As long as he could get out alive, he had his ways to get everything back. Matthew scoffed. "You're pretty loaded, right? I'm asking for this." With that, he raised his right hand and waved it at Augustin. Holding his cheek, Augustin tentatively asked, "Five million dollars?" Matthew turned to Garnett and said, "Tell him the price." Garnett was still