Mr. Clooney cleared his throat. "Before the main party starts, how about we discuss business?" The other lords nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Mr. Clooney is right," Mr. Caesar, the Seventh Don, added. He faced Michael, who was absentmindedly stroking Sonia’s hair. "Don, I’ve been wanting to show you a project that would interest your company. One of my companies needs to bind with yours so the project can extend..."
The room fell into silence, the only sound being the distant music from downstairs. Then, the sound of heavy footsteps approached.
"Starting the discussion without the real man..."
Eyes shifted to the newcomer.
Michael didn't turn, but his gaze landed on the main man facing him: Cain Rayes. Cain was the most feared lord in the empire.
Even a man as powerful as Hadeon was n
