Chapter 1689

• The two men sat across from each other in the room, the silence between them heavy. Neither of them spoke a word, but their eyes met, and in that brief moment, an undeniable chill seemed to pass between them. The tension in the air was palpable.
• After what felt like an eternity, the new patriarch finally broke the silence, a cold smile tugging at his lips. "I should have expected nothing less from you, Gavin. To come here alone, into my territory. You're bold."
• Gavin glanced up, his gaze sharp. He noticed the man was wearing a mask and a hat, clearly trying to hide his identity. He smirked and said, "Since you called me here, why are you still hiding behind that disguise?"