Chapter 575

Gideon ignored him, turning instead to gaze out the window—his posture making it clear he wasn't in the mood for conversation.

Conrad took the hint and answered the call, lowering his voice.

"Hello, Mr. Thornton. What can I do for you?"

Conrad's relaxed expression froze as he listened to the voice on the other end. Almost immediately, he turned back toward Gideon, tense. "Mr. Carmichael," he said