“This…” Leonard’s face stiffened.
Zack continued, “Leonard, honestly, there’s no need to be so concerned about appearances. I know the standing of the Jennings family in Yrando quite well, given that I’m your old classmate and the Director of Taxation here.”
“Zack, you’ve misunderstood. The Jennings family doesn’t have the capability to collaborate with Darth Holdings on its own. This contract was secured thanks to Cameron here,” Leonard explained, knowing that Zack had misunderstood his point.
“Your son-in-law?” Zack looked skeptical for a moment. Then, his eyes widened in surprise. “Wait, did you just say that you’re collaborating with Darth Holdings?” “Yes, Zack.” Leonard nodded.
“Leonard, you’re really starting to boast too much.” Zack shook his head, feeling amused internally.
Everyone knew that Darth Holdings was the number one group in Yrando! It had the backing of Lord Blackheart, the world’s richest person-an individual that even the city’s Commissioner couldn’t reach.
Zack wondered how a young man like Cameron could manage such a feat. It sounded like a joke to him.
“Zack, if you really don’t believe it, why don’t you come over to our house sometime? I’ll have Dakota show you the contract,” Leonard offered, attempting to prove his innocence.
Zack shook his head again. He thought Leonard’s invitation was just a bluff, knowing he would never actually visit their modest apartment in an old neighborhood. He felt that it would be beneath his status.
“Zack, I…” Leonard started to say more when he saw Zack’s disbelief.
At that point, Cameron couldn’t stand it anymore and interjected, “Mr. Jennings, let it go. Why bother explaining so much to them? If they don’t believe it, let them be. After all, the money will end up in our pockets, not theirs.”
“Cameron, I… Never mind.”
