Kyle shook his head frantically, his voice trembling. "No, I didn't."
"Good," Rowan replied, his tone a mixture of approval and warning. He placed the gun back on the desk, its presence still dominating the conversation.
Kyle nodded vigorously, relief flooding through him. "I understand, boss. I won't say a word."
Rowan leaned back, his demeanor relaxing slightly. "Make sure you don't. I will tell them when the time is right."
Kyle took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. "Of course, boss. I won't let you down."
Rowan nodded, satisfied with his assistant's response. "Good. Now, go and make sure everything is ready for tonight. We can't afford any mistakes."
Kyle scurried out of the office, leaving Rowan alone with his thoughts. His mind wandered to the events of the past few
