Chapter 627

After a while, Murphy calmed down enough to say, "I-Is that necessary? Zachary's just a child. Why bother with him—" "That's none of your business," Solomon snapped. "Evelyn is a thorn in the flesh. I must get rid of her. I cannot rise through the ranks if she lives. That's why her son is the best thing I've got against her. With him in my hands, she'll do everything I say." Enraged, Murphy gritted his teeth and hollered, "Solomon, don't you lay a finger on that kid. I won't let you go if you hurt him!" A cold smile laced Solomon's lips at the threat. "Murphy, you're much too naive! Do you think I'd waver just because of your threat? "I told you that I have to get rid of Evelyn if I want to rise through the ranks. Zachary is the best bargaining chip I have against her. With him in my hands, she'll do whatever I ask her to!" He added menacingly, "If you dare to intervene, I'll get rid of you too!" At this point, Murphy was so pissed that he started trembling. He knew he was h