Chapter 44
Thirty minutes earlier...
Drogen strode confidently toward the circle of politicians where Mr. Edward stood, laughing and chatting with his equally corrupt companions. Every step he took was calculated, his eyes cold and fixed on his target.
"It's nice to meet you, Mr. Edward," Drogen greeted, extending a hand with a practiced smile.
Edward turned, his face lighting up with polite curiosity as he shook Drogen's hand. "I don't believe we've met. Who might you be?"
"The name's Dante Lee, chairman of Shuan Entertainment," Drogen said smoothly, pulling his hand back before his urge to crush Edward's bones overtook him.
Edward's face brightened with recognition. "Ah, so you're him! This is the first time I'm seeing you in person. I must say, I expected someone older—early fifties at least—but you're surprisingly young. Must've started working hard at a young age."
