As Gerard watched Nathan's departure, he couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease. A chance encounter with the owner of the pub where he had been hoping to strike a deal with the Senator was far too coincidental. Could there be more to Nathan Quinn's involvement than met the eye? He made a mental note to delve deeper into Nathan's connections.

Before he could dwell further on this puzzling development, Gerard entered the pub with William in tow. The manager, recognizing the well-dressed Mr. Huxley, greeted him with a polite nod. "Mr. Huxley, right? Please follow me," he said, leading them toward the suite where the Senator was...