Chapter 247

"Ugh." Lucas Bennett shot him a look full of disdain, poking Ryan Dawson's shoulder hard. "Cut the crap, alright? Listen up—this whole thing? It's from me, not Mr. Perkins. Got that?" Ryan blinked, looking confused, but nodded quickly. "Got it! Totally got it! Just tell me what you need, Mr. Bennett!" "Mrs. Perkins—yeah, your boss Caitlin Jordan—she might come to you in private in a few days..." Lucas’s eyes narrowed as he leaned slightly closer, voice chilling. "Whatever she asks, you don’t just agree—you follow her instructions to the letter. Screw it up even slightly, and don't say I didn’t warn you. You'll deal with whatever happens." Still caught off guard, Ryan nodded and said blankly, "President Jordan’s gonna ask me for something? Like… what?" "Don’t ask so many questions. You’ll find out soon enough." Lucas waved a hand impatiently. "No matter what she offers, just take it all. Think of it as a bonus. But here’s the thing—you better come off as reliable. Make her feel like she