Chapter 422

“Keno City and Harbor City are adjacent, so it’s possible,” Marcus interjected upon hearing this.

“Why didn’t you call us right away to come get you?” Howard asked.

“Because I was soaked in the water with burns all over my body and infections in my lungs. I had a high fever and was delirious. By the time I finally regained consciousness, it had been a week. I inquired about Harbor City and found out that my funeral had already taken place. Then I thought it was good that Maxwell Brooks died.”

“What do you mean?” Logan asked, confused. “What do you mean it’s good that you died?”

Hayden rolled his eyes at him. “You pig-headed fool! He means that it’s good that the foolish Maxwell died so he can become the real business tycoon behind the scenes that he is!”

Maxwell nodded. “That’s right. Since someone went to great lengths to try to kill me, I’ll need to let them think I really died. Once I’m ‘dead’, they’ll let their guard down and Sonnet and the children will be safer.”

“So you pl