"Mr. Kinsey, we can draw up a contract if trust is an issue. That way, if I break my word, you'll have legal recourse," Drake suggested.

Alexander didn't respond on the spot. "Leave for now. I need to think it over."

He also needed to get a sense of how I would feel about discovering my connections to the Nixons. This was not something he could decide unilaterally.

Drake's confidence grew as Alexander hadn't outright rejected him. "Alright. If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. We're on the same side here—I don't want anyone else in the Nixons gaining that power, either."

"Mm," Alexander hummed in acknowledgement.

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