Chapter 2062

"Yes, Hart was in the wrong for speaking to his competitor in such a tone, but it did not warrant his death. That was why I had someone take out Molton. Some people tend to forget who they are the second they come into big money. Haron was a good worker, and I had half a mind to train him myself, but he left Rostead."

Locke sat with his back to Wilbur as he spoke. He stopped wiping the photo of his son abruptly, turning to look at Wilbur. "Do you think it was cruel of me to kill Molton?"

"What happened to Molton is more or less a retribution of his own doing, but I understand where you're coming from, Mister Locke. I'm very sorry. I should not have worked with him. I never wanted this to happen."

"That's enough."

Locke cut Wilbur off. "You can drop the act. We're all businessmen here, and there's no way you don't know about that ancient trade route since you've worked with Haron and Molton. You're here for that treasure, aren't you?"

"No, Mister Locke. I think you've misunder