Chapter 586

To establish credibility among them wasn't going to be easy. Madison understood this well. Before the meeting, she gave me a serious prep talk. "Evelyn, you got to prove yourself out there. These guys have been through hell and back. To earn their respect, it's going to take more than just talking. And with all that training, you're not the same person you were before!" I took a deep breath and nodded. "Don't worry. I've got this." With that, I opened the door to the private room and strode in confidently. The room was thick with smoke. A group of heavily tattooed, burly men sat on the couches. Their imposing presence filled the space. As I entered, their sharp, unwelcoming gazes turned toward me. The man at the center was particularly imposing. He had a beefy build and a face lined with scars. His sharp, piercing gaze raked over me from head to toe, assessing every inch of me. "So, this is Madison's new protégé? I have to admit, you've got the looks, but a pretty face isn'