"That would be correct," I replied, extending my hand. "Jack Somnus."
Doyle eyed my hand briefly before extending his own.
We shook hands firmly.
"Doyle Johnson," he said coldly.
"He is my brother." Sam interjected.
I didn't break eye contact with Doyle. "It's great to meet someone from Sam's family," I said.
Doyle stared me down for a few seconds.
"Hmm... I appreciate the sentiment," he finally said, "But let me give you a little advice, Jack..." his voice was dripping with coldness. "Stay away from Sam. He will be better off without your meddling in his business."
'Two-faced motherfucker,' I thought.
"Well… that's yet to be seen," I replied, my tone steady.
The silence between us prevailed...
"Jack, why don't you leave us to talk?" Sam took the reins, calming the situation.
This chapter is the last one in the second volume, "Rise of Ambition". Thanks for reading this far. The next volume will start tomorrow. Named "Shift"