Chapter 508

Jay was screaming internally. Decisiveness? Did he even have a choice? The X-series issue had surfaced just three days ago. Up until now, he and the other top executives had been confident he had managed to bury it. Clearly, they had been wrong. Still, if this Aspenian businessman wanted to collaborate, Jay decided he would play along for now. Once the dust was settled, Zanzobar would dictate the terms of any deal. Calculations were running through Jay's mind. "So, Xavier, when should we meet?" He looked at me with eagerness in his eyes. "No rush, my friend. Let's do it at your headquarters. I'm sure it's the safest place to talk," I said while grinning. Jay's brows furrowed. "But wouldn't that…" "Relax," I interrupted as I shook my head. I swirled the red wine in my glass, the liquid unnervingly still. "If this hasn't blown up yet, it's because the people behind it are aiming for something bigger. So, Jay, don't worry too much." Jay felt weak at his knees. My reassurance made