Chapter 124

Andrew's family background or allusions thereto made his suggestion all the more persuasive, not to mention credible. Joshua's breath grew shallow as he regarded Andrew with glittering eyes. "I owe you for saving my life, Mr. Hughes. Besides, this deal is too sweet for me to not take it up," he said. "From now on, I'll do whatever you ask of me, and my men are at your disposal." Joshua might come off as domineering and ferocious in his daily life, but he wasn't ruthless or cold-blooded. His men were loyal to him, and he owed it to them to provide for them as best as he could. If he were being honest, he could retire now from the underworld and live lavishly on the blood money he had made. But here was a chance for him to redeem himself while taking care of his men. The deal was a no-brainer. In the few hours that followed Joshua's acquiescence, Andrew briefed him on the operation. It was simple enough to carry out, and Joshua had been in contact with businessmen all these year