Chapter 571

In the car behind him, the two men exchanged a quick glance before slamming the gas pedal in reverse, speeding off in a panic. Clearly, they'd been caught tailing him. Beckett frowned. Was someone keeping tabs on him? No doubt those guys weren't Stanton's men—had to be Ruby's people. She was probably trying to keep track of him, watching to see if he'd meet up with Patrick Collins from Crestview. Ruby wasn't planning to make a move on him just yet—she still believed she could fix everything for Clinton. "Patrick, Ruby's men are watching me. Odds are, she'll reach you before I do. Go keep her and Clinton entertained for a bit." Beckett's voice was low as he spoke into the phone. Patrick let out an exaggerated sigh. "You serious? First your dad, now your stepmom? What am I, your full-time decoy service?" "If you screw this up for me now, I swear I'll really send you to be one," Beckett threatened, voice calm but cold. Patrick coughed awkwardly. "Roger that, boss. I got this." Beckett nee