Chapter 406

The office was cozy, with one desk and a tiny corner set up for meeting clients.

Computer screens hid the desk.

If not for the clacking of keys and the click of a mouse, Madeline would have thought the place was empty.

She cleared her throat. "Hello?"

The typing and clicking cut off, and a guy stood up. "You the one Mr. Larkins sent over?"

Madeline blinked. The guy was way younger than she expected. He wore a white tee and had a buzz cut, looking like he might still be in college.

Asher had said 'friend', and she pictured someone at least in their forties.

Madeline asked, "Are you Bennet?"

The guy flashed a grin. "Bennet's my dad. He's out at the moment. I'm Xoan. That's what you'll find on my phone too. Dad retired, so I'm the one running the show now."

Madeline still looked a bit unsure, so Xoan added, "What, you think I'm just a kid who can't cut it? Let me tell you, I've been in the game since I was fifteen, a whole decade now. There's nothing in Redenbaugh City I can't ha