He clung to the belief that Beal, as the butler to the Moreno family, would fulfill his promise to protect his family.

Brian's smile was frosty as he speculated, "So, he assured you your family would be cared for in exchange for your services?"

Darrion's gaze flickered away. His denial was weak.

Brian scoffed, "You're quite the resolute one. You have two days to ponder. If you opt for silence, I'll demonstrate which holds more influence, a butler or the CEO of Hughes Group. Remember, Skrix may not be my territory, but disciplining a few individuals is quite trivial to me."

Observing Darrion's pallor, Brian's voice grew gentler.