Chapter 117: The Meeting with Pascal

Marcus walked into the dimly lit bar where he had arranged to meet Pascal. The place was quiet, a perfect setting for the kind of conversation they needed to have. He spotted Pascal at a corner table, nursing a drink. “Pascal,” Marcus greeted as he approached, sliding into the seat opposite his friend. He extended his hand and Pascal took it with a smile. “Marcus,” Pascal responded as he broke from the handshake. “I was beginning to feel as though you’ve abandoned me.” “What could probably put such ideas into your mind?” “A lot of things but[ how are things going?” Marcus sighed, signaling the waiter for a drink. “Frustrating, to say the least.” Pascal raised an eyebrow. “What’s the latest? I heard things have been pretty chaotic on your end.” Marcus took a sip of his drink, gathering his thoughts. “Michael has been a thorn in my side. Ever since his little love story with the Caddel girl, he has been quite a show to watch.” “You can’t blame the guy, he has always been so emot