Driven by greed, he had accepted a bribe from Leonel to relay updates. The potential repercussions from Waylen and Rena, should they discover this, were dire.

Just as he pocketed his phone, he noticed Waylen at the doorway.

He couldn't tell how much Waylen had heard.

His hands shook, and he struggled to find his voice, well aware of Waylen's strict principles and formidable demeanor.

Waylen's gaze was intense.