Chapter 205 Heading Home

Klaus gave a nod. "Word is their big boss just rolled into Lake City." It was Charlie. I nodded, managing a half-smile. Klaus had laid it all out, and now his mind was on one thing: getting Idris to join him for a drink. Idris caught the vibe and shot me a look. "Let's set up a time for you to meet Charlie," he said. His words caught me off guard. I looked up, lost for a second in his deep, dark eyes. For a heartbeat, I felt like he was right there with me, plotting a master plan. It was not just a feeling—he really was on my side. I could not just brush him off, not now. I gave a small nod and a grateful smile. He responded by putting some food on my plate, his voice gentler as he suggested, "Let's eat first." I agreed with a nod. After calming my nerves, he turned back to Klaus and the two of them started their drinking game. I had never really talked business with Idris before, nor had I seen him work a room. I had never even seen him take a sip of alcohol. He had always be