A sharp breath came through the line. Then, Jalen’s voice turned cold.

"I don’t know Bruno. Tell Mr. Evans he can handle it however he wants. I have no problem with that."

Bruno’s heart plummeted.

"What?" His mind spun in disbelief. Did he hear that right?

Jalen had just abandoned him, leaving him at Dave’s mercy.

Panic clawed at Bruno’s chest. Desperation cracked his voice.

"Mr. Burke! Everything I did was for you! If the police find out, it’ll drag you too. You have to help me!"

Jalen’s reply was like a dagger to the heart.

"What you did do for me? Stop talking nonsense. That was all your own...