229.Chapter 229

Axton stubbed out his cigarette, sounding almost unnervingly calm. "Dad, relax. I never expected them to go down that easily. Sure, I didn't see them landing Aeternus Trade as a partner."

He continued, "That's impressive. But the truth is, the port project was never my real goal from the start."

Gideon's expression shifted, and he stared at Axton in disbelief. "You mean you're gunning for the Aust