126 Survival (1/2)

Jimmy moved out of the room along with Shekhar and Garret, a bit disoriented. He had been able to hold it together till now, but his head was hurting. Especially when faced with the plethora of thoughts that were running through his brain. Effect of the hangover, it seemed. But what troubled him the most were the Chairman's words. He knew his father needed to have a word in private with Rebecca, but he had no idea why Miya had been held back. The Chairman had said nothing about it to him beforehand.

Not to mention, he didn't understand why exactly Senior Hunter wanted to tell Rebecca Storm about the drug lord in private. He could have easily named the family in the meeting itself – except for the ladies, they all knew of its name.

Jim was assuming it was because Rebecca had some sort of connection with the family, a sentimental one in all probability. But could Miya have been involved as well?

Jimmy almost groaned out loud.

He hated not having information. It was the worst thing ever!

Shekhar, who was walking just beside him, noticed the scowl on the young man's face. He squinted before asking, ”What now Jim? Why do you look so troubled?”

The question drew Garret's attention as well. He frowned.

Jimmy shrugged.

”It's nothing,” he explained, ”I-I don't know why father held back Miya. He didn't tell me he had stuff to discuss with her too.”

Somehow, that made Shekhar smile. He warned his friend.

”Stop being so creepily protective mate,” he said, ”It's weird for even me to see.”

Jim rolled his eyes. Garret patted his shoulder.

”Speaking of which,” the young master ignored Shekhar, ”Are you both satisfied with the Storm girl's response?”

The only reason Garret and Shekhar wanted to attend the meeting today was to assess if Rebecca Freeman Storm was worth backing up. They were both big names in Country I – with Gar having an international reputation. They had been willing to use their contacts for the sake of Jimmy and the Chairman, but the person they were supporting had to have spine. Else, the danger wasn't worth taking over.

Garret smiled.

”She did fine,” he said cheerfully, ”I think she could make it.”

Shekhar nodded as well, ”Gar's opinion doesn't matter, because he likes the girl. But I think she did well too.”

That piece of news took Jim by surprise. He raised a brow at Garret.

”Gar, really?”

The big man almost blushed, ”Of course. Isn't she too beautiful? I don't get why anyone would not fall for her!”

Jimmy chuckled lightly. Now this was news. But seeing that it was Gar, he couldn't be too hopeful anyway. The man was always chasing after girls way out of his league.

Meanwhile, Garret took his chance and asked, ”Do you think your wife would help me get a date with her?”

Maybe, it was plausible.

”I'll ask her,” Jim said finally. Garret beamed.

”Thanks! But, talking of pretty faces… where did Hartley go to?”

Gar's question made Jim's face go dark, and he had the urge to punch a hole in Hart. The man could be so unreliable at times! The Chairman had specifically asked for Hartley Greene when he had texted Jim of Thad Carver's news late at night. He was a crucial part of the plan! But he had dared to run away under the old Hunter's nose. Where did Hart think he could escape to?