Chapter 143

Josh wasn’t sure what the hell had just happened, but he didn’t have much time to think about it. His phone rang just then, and seeing the call was from Simon, he quickly answered.

“I’m assuming Rogers is on our side?”

“When have I ever disappointed you, Josh?”

There was no way Josh could see Simon’s face, but he could tell by the way he sounded that the bastard had a pleased smirk on his face. He hated this man with all his guts, but right now, his emotions toward him weren’t important.

“So, what’s next?”

“Well, next, we wait. Until Rogers gives us the good news, there’s nothing to be done.”

“You trust him that much?”

Simon laughed. “Actually, I don’t. That’s why I always have a backup plan.”

Josh frowned. “What’s the backup plan?”

Simon scoffed, probably looking smug as ever. “Now, wouldn’t you want to know.”

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By the time Josh reached home, it was already past dinner. As usual, he checked up on Caleb first, then headed straight for his room. However, he had barely climbed all the