Chapter 558

Vincent kept his grip on the wheel as he smiled and reassured Joey, "Don't worry about it. Your dad's a simple man, and so was his request. Besides, he didn't really say much when I told him the purpose of our visit today." "So what did he want from you? You looked like you'd managed to work out an agreement with him. He was totally against the idea before. I doubt he'd agree to whatever you suggested without putting up a fight," Joey said, probing for answers. Vincent stopped at a red light and met Joey's inquisitive gaze. "What he wants is secondary to our purpose, and it's not like the Hoopers can't afford to meet his requirements. All that matters is that he won't interfere in our business." His message to Joey was clear—he wanted her to drop the matter entirely and be satisfied that the matter had been resolved. "A woman shouldn't have to worry about these things and leave it to the men of the family to take care of them. Neither you nor Queenie have to do anything, got it?" J