Chapter 34

Blake poured me a glass of water and waited for me to continue eating before saying, "Of course not. But the Youngs have been abusing their power for many years. Nigel has been committing tax fraud, for one. I've gotten my people to gather evidence of their wrongdoing and publicized them; those who are looking to get rid of the Youngs definitely won't give up this opportunity."

"Then why did they visit you at the hospital?" I asked.

"They were desperate. Everyone is against them now. The project I'm holding right now can give them a bit of a breather."

"So they did all that for a project?" I was surprised. What kind of project was that?

Blake gave me a fondly exasperated look and sighed. "Of course it's not just the project. They're also afraid that I have other incriminating evidence that may destroy them for good."

"Do you?" I refilled Blake's glass, returning the gesture.

As a teacher, I had a strict sense of right and wrong and hated immorality. I was furious when I thought