LORD OF EMPIRE

and, his mind kept racing with thoughts of what might be happening inside and if Regina was doing alright, who was that man sitting beside Regina's mum? What could he possibly want wit

om his breast pocket, reaching for it he fished it out a

if it weren't for something of importance. He wiped his hands with his jeans and then picked up his c

I was beginning to worry that I wouldn't be able to

ager of his family's empire, the Mario Empire. "I told you I wouldn't

e home," Mr. Hal

But it's not time y

hen you would know your grandfather is planning to retire,

ecting, his mind swirling with the implications of this news. The Mario Empire was not just any business and it was

es prompted, making Jonathan reali

the air, a voice he immediately recognized to belong

front of the mansion. He quickly ended the call with urgency, forgetting

to expect as he approached Mary, who was p

as she eyed him in disgus

zzed worriedly, different ideas rushing through his

ing the mind of my sister. You must think you are so smart," she gl

of his tongue to ask Mary for more information so he could be more prepared

g at the center while her parents were ranting, and he caught a glimpse of the

demanded moving to stand before Jonathan. "Wha

t calm. "I truly love your daughter, ma'a

h anger, and what came next was a sl

h, how dare a lowlife that can n

Jonathan refused to b

hing the drama with growin

won't be happy about this. I will implore you to forget about the thr

for the exit, "Wait! Please," but Jackson shoved