Chapter 1698

Inside the private room, silence enveloped the space after the unanswered phone call. The stillness was so profound that even the faintest sound felt magnified countless times. Before long, the phone rang again, its persistent tone cutting through the quiet. The man, who was leaning forward motionless, straightened up. Handing the pool cue to his bodyguard, he walked to the bar, picked up his phone, and answered. "Hello." Jonas's calm voice broke the silence. His gaze wandered to the night outside, his expression as placid as a still lake, betraying no emotion. On the other end, Dylan was half-expecting Jonas not to answer. He thought that if this call went unanswered, he wouldn't make another attempt. It likely was not urgent; Jonas would call back when he. However, to his surprise, the call connected. Dylan chuckled, "I thought you weren't going to pick up. Are you busy with something?" "No," Jonas replied. "What's up?" Dylan raised an eyebrow. "What's up with me? Isn't it you