Chapter 296

Dominic Atlante flicked the ash from his cigarette.

"When are you going back to Vivian?"

Finn Deross pouted. "I just got back three days ago."

"You're just lazing around here." Dominic narrowed his eyes. "At least you'll learn something useful with her."

Finn groaned. "I don't want to take over the family business!"

He much preferred tagging along with Vivian. Those thrilling missions were far more exciting than tedious corporate negotiations.

Dominic recalled the recent reports. Finn had handled several projects flawlessly.

The kid was finally showing promise.

"You don't get a choice." Dominic smirked. "You think the board enjoys endless meetings?"

Finn fell silent.

"Let me know when you leave." Dominic stubbed out his cigarette. "I'll see you off."

"I can go back on my own!" Finn protested. "I'm an adult now!"

Dominic gave him a look. "What's the difference between you at three and thirty?"

Finn agreed outwardly but secretly plotted to sneak away when the time came.

A smug grin tugged at his lips.

Dominic noted the expression. The kid was still too naive.

Vivian would have to toughen him up.

......

Vivian Laurent was cornered by Isabella Langley and Lucas Lefèvre.

"You're playing favorites, Viv!" Lucas whined. "Now you only take Finn on missions."

Vivian shoved him away in disgust. "Stop being gross."

Isabella added with a laugh, "He's been sulking for two weeks."

"He's my apprentice." Vivian shot them a warning glare. "Don't bully him."

Isabella suddenly turned serious. "Do you know his background?"

"Dominic Atlante's nephew." Vivian said it like it was nothing.

"Which Dominic Atlante?" they asked in unison.

Vivian raised a brow. "How many are there?"

The office fell dead silent.

Isabella inhaled sharply. "You stole cargo from Integrity Group..."

"Yep." Vivian flashed a bright smile. "They still have a bounty on my head."