Chapter 88

Nathan

I sat across from Eduardo in his office, the hum of the air conditioning the only sound in the room. Eduardo leaned back in his leather chair, looking intently at me with his piercing black eyes. I maintained my composure, keeping my gaze level with Eduardo's, my expression calm and collected.

At least I hoped on the outside I looked like I wasn't restraining myself from bashing his head against a wall.

"Why a casino business?" Eduardo asked, his voice heavy with skepticism. I knew that Eduardo was not one to mince words, so I prepared his answer carefully. Cameron was quiet and it wasn't surprising. His job was to listen in and detect things I may not have noticed in the conversation and in my surroundings.

"We all know how very profitable that business is," I replied smoothly, leaning languidly against the sofa I sat on. Eduardo raised an eyebrow at my response, clearly expecting more of an explanation.

"Yes, but it has a rather high risk," Eduardo pointed out, leaning forw