Chapter 424

Walter fell silent.

Walter knew David like the back of his hand after years of working side by side. David would never come knocking that late over something minor. So, Walter sat back, ready to listen to the whole scoop in one go.

As expected…

"You've been suspicious about Miss Minnie's identity for a while, which is why I shadow her day and night. But tonight, I've got something bigger. It's about who Minnie really is.

"Minnie's backed by some heavy hitters—a family with big dreams. They've heard about the Gordons owning the South and the Fosters running the North, and they're itching to shake things up, make it a three-way power play."

Walter rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Who's feeding you this?" he asked.

"Celina, the boss of Sunny Glow Beauty Salon. Don't let her youth fool you—she's connected, knows everyone, and has the scoop on everything."

David was earnest.

In less than an hour with Celina, he had pegged her as sharp as a tack. Plus, her story checked out with his in