Chapter 171

"Okay." Julian answered faintly, then shut his eyes, clearly exhausted. Ever since stepping into the business world, he'd never gone easy on an opponent. The rule was simple — winners take all, losers get nothing. Over time, he'd collected more enemies than he could count. Plenty of them wanted his life — and his money. But his life? It was still here, untouchable. And his money? Only growing. People called him ruthless, cold — like he had no weaknesses at all. But... what if one day, that changed? "Don't worry, ma'am's safe — she's got people watching her." Tom spoke more to calm himself, not expecting a reply. When none came, he glanced back. Julian sat with his eyes shut, face pale, lips pressed together tight. Tom had never seen him like this. He started to panic a little. "Sir...?" he called, voice low. "I'm fine. Just haven't shaken the cold yet." Julian picked up on the tension in Tom's voice and tried to sound steady, reopening his eyes — now sharp and clear again. "Should we h