Chapter 239

"I trust him," I reassured Murphy. Fabian said nothing further. As the dishes were served, Fabian had no intention of getting into the topic at all. Half an hour later, I asked tentatively, "I heard that it's hard to do business in East Harbor." According to Murphy's research, not only my ship but other ships were blocked as well. I just didn't know if it was Fabian's doing or not. What I hinted was extremely clear, but Fabian pretended he did not hear me. "Have a taste of this. It's not bad." Was he trying to intimidate me? I put down the cutlery in my hand with a look of confusion. There was no point in continuing a business deal this way. Sensing my gaze, Fabian smiled. "Mr. Joplin, it's just a business deal. Why the rush? So what if you earn less?" "Nope. I'm a stinge. I won't lose a single cent," I replied half-jokingly. Fabian also placed his cutlery down and looked at me. "Mr. Joplin, business in East Harbor isn't doing too well." He wiped his mouth and continued, "I'