40: Uncle Nelson?

Chapter 40

JESSICA’S POV

“How did the business party go last night?” Bishop asked, taking me by surprise. He never asked about things like that but then…

“Met with some of father’s business associates and I asked them to support me when the need arises.” I sighed, taking off my glasses.

“Those old men cannot be fully trusted. Seeing the way they turned on your father when he died, I would say you shouldn't trust anyone of them. They are all twisted.” He explained.

I nodded, taking in what he said. Over the past few years, Bishop has made sure I didn't have to depend on any of them and he kept reminding me why I should not depend on them. They were nothing but wolves looking for who to prey and considering the way most of them were against my taking over the empire, I learned the hard way.

At some point, I took it upon myself to prove to them that I was more than that but after Bishop lectured me. We had lost a million-dollar deal to one of them and I had been depressed, worrie