Chapter 104 - Wallace Vs. Maverick

MAVERICK

I hoped Terzo was safe somewhere. I knew how dangerous his job was, but so did his entire life. I sipped my coffee until the entire coffee shop went silent. I looked around, and my gaze landed on Wallace, who was coming in our direction.

Crap.

And he saw me. I had a feeling my day had just gotten better.

“May I?” He gestured to the empty chair.

“It’s a free country, Mr. Winston.” I gestured back.

He looked at Cooper, who seemed surprised. “May I talk to her alone, please?”

Cooper fumbled to stand up and smiled tightly at me. “See you later, Mave.”

I nodded and smiled tightly. “Bye.”

Wallace took a seat across the table. I didn’t mind telling him to order his coffee. I was sure he didn’t drink in a coffee shop like this, and he was probably scared of getting poison.

“May I ask why are you here?”

He looked at me in the eye. “I’m sure you know it by now.”

“Lake.” Of course. Who else?

“Yes. I want you to convince him to come back to Winston Holdings. The seat is waiting for him, a