Chapter 1056

With all the major influences working in unison, even the most groundbreaking news faded like a wave crashing briefly before vanishing into the sea.

However, beneath the calm surface, a storm was brewing. As the core member of Patrick's inner circle and a key figure from one of the four prestigious families, Peter's arrest was a huge blow to Patrick and his supporters.

In response, an independent investigative team was formed with the support of various forces. The struggle surrounding Peter and the factions behind him continued to brew.

In a magnificently decked hall, Patrick sat in the presidential seat in the middle, enjoying a cigarette. Opposite him were Devin, Jett, and everyone else, with frowns on their faces.

Peter had been arrested. Soon, they might also be implicated, especially Devin.

His family, the Roes, had always been in lockstep with the Trevells. Whatever shady dealings Peter was involved in, Devin knew about them. And whatever Devin had done, Peter knew about them too.

If the Roes and Trevells had never committed those crimes, the situation would have turned out for the better. But the truth was that they did commit them. Their misconduct went far deeper than what was perceived so far.

Now that Peter was apprehended, the entire web was about to unravel.

Looking at Patrick's eyebrows knitted tightly, Devin couldn't help but finally ask, "Patrick, what should we do now?"

Patrick calmly replied, "Don't worry. This incident has stirred up a huge commotion. Given how high-profile it became, no one would dare lay a hand on Peter anytime soon."

Devin became more anxious after hearing his explanation. "Even so, we need to find a way to get Peter out as soon as possible. Come to think of it, you're the reason that we got into this smuggling business in the first place."

A tinge of resentment was laced in Devin's tone by the end of his statement.

Although no one else knew, Devin and Peter knew that Patrick was the reason for all of this Now, Patrick wanted to wipe his hands clean of it and let someone else take the fall for it. How could Devin sit there and watch it happen?

Devin was displeased but immediately regretted what he said. He noticed a menacing glint appear in Patrick's eyes. He shuddered from fear and lowered his head, afraid to look into Patrick's eyes.

To Devin, Patrick was a monster. He had witnessed firsthand what Patrick was capable of, so he listened to everything Patrick said, afraid to challenge his authority.

Patrick coldly said, "I heard that after Peter's arrest, his brother, Allen, is hastily making his way back from overseas."

Devin quickly responded, "Yes. Peter

and Allen were never on good terms. Although they are brothers, they don't share the same mother. Although they look amicable of the surface, they are at odds bebine closed doors. Both were competing for the Trevell Group, and Peter's arrest has become Allen's golden opportunity."

Patrick nodded. "I see. They can fight all they want, but no matter what, we need to be on the Trevell family's good side."

Devin nodded. "The Trevell family wouldn't dare betray us anyway."

At this moment, Jett interjected, "What happens within the Trevell family does not affect us, but now, Jack and Elias have ruined everything for us. We can never let them off that easily."

Now that Jett was already on the same path as Patrick, there was no turning back. He had no choice but to follow this path until the end.

Patrick's lips curled into a cold, ruthless smile. "Don't worry. They won't escape my grasp. Crushing them will be as easy as crushing an ant."

Recalling how calculated and

terrifying Patrick was, Devin quickly nodded. He had seen firsthand what Patrick was capable of and knew that nobodies like them stood Ro chance against him. That was exactly why he and Peter had chosen to humble themselves and

submit to him.