C394 Beneath the Surface: Tensions Rise

“Not placing a bet?” Zavier seemed surprised by Marcus’s blunt refusal. He echoed Marcus’s words, lit a cigarette and said, “Since when did you, the CEO of the Hartley Group, become such a chicken?”

Marcus looked up at Zavier, “No bet means no bet Your words don’t faze me, so save your breath”

Zavier snuffed out the just lit cigarette in the ashtray. “Marc, I’m giving you a few more days