Chapter 469

Mariteus' body tensed upon hearing the young man's words. Curiosity about his background piqued. Mariteus said, "The ungoverned area?" The young man, unperturbed, smiled broadly. "It's refreshing to converse with someone sharp." Mariteus took a deep breath, and his expression gradually turned solemn. "Who are you? What business do you want to talk about?" "I'm Mike Ferguson," the young man said, lifting his chin slightly. Despite facing Mariteus and his six bodyguards alone, Mike's pride remained unshaken. "Mike Ferguson?" Mariteus' frown deepened. He was certain he had never heard that name before. "What business do you want to discuss?" Mariteus was more focused on this question. He had gathered enough from Mike's brief statements to grasp his intentions. Human trafficking was considered a minor crime compared to smuggling drugs and weapons, which would be punishable by death if caught. Mike was bold, but each industry he mentioned was highly profitable. Though deeply immoral