Chapter 269

She strolled into the study with a teasing grin and said to Milton, "Uncle Milton, I didn't know you had such a colorful past." Milton slowly stepped out of the study and glanced at Elaine as he replied with a chuckle, "Oh, my past? Way more exciting than anything you could imagine." Soon, it was just Elaine and Marcus left in the room. Elaine had already overheard some of what Milton said—he wanted to play mediator, smoothing things over between Marcus and the Iron Vultures. Honestly, she thought it wasn't a bad idea. An eye for an eye never ends well. Wiping out an entire organization? That really didn't sit right with her. "Marcus, I've already dealt with Kuen and Brandon. I'll arrange for them to be sent back soon," Elaine said with a light, harmless smile. Marcus barely spared her a glance, his face unreadable. Undeterred, she added, "And Oliver's fine now." The message was clear: he probably knew more than he let on. Elaine figured it was best not to beat around the bush and got