Chapter 1425: Awakening

Owen's tense expression softened ever so slightly, barely noticeable. He smiled and patted Jaquan on the shoulder. "You're overthinking it. That was just a stalling tactic. At that moment, we had no other options. We've worked together so many times—if others don't understand, surely you do." "I see," Jaquan replied. Owen picked up a champagne bottle nearby and filled his glass to the brim. "With you back, things will be much easier for me. The Deleon family is completely tied to us now. They have control over military forces. If we want, taking down Nelson, taking Ylosea—it’s within our grasp." Jaquan stared silently at the bubbling champagne in his glass, offering no reply. "What's wrong? Not happy? Isn't avenging Nelson your dream?" Owen asked, his voice low. "Dream?" Jaquan's hardened demeanor seemed tinged with confusion. "Isn't it?" Owen pressed. "Maybe," Jaquan muttered, downing his champagne in one gulp. If he could see, he might have noticed the worry behind Owen's mask