Not for the first time, John regretted the need for approval from the syndicate to eliminate his father and his associates. The process of providing evidence to Brennan had wasted valuable time and nearly cost him everything. John knew it was necessary to avoid ending up in the same predicament as his father, but it still irritated him.
"Son," Douglas began, his voice filled with indignation. "I intended to reach out to you this week. Some scandalous affair with the media resulted in the leakage of sensitive information regarding my business dealings."
"I'm aware," John responded, his focus fixed on his father. Douglas had the audacity to appear remorseful, as if he hadn't brought this entire mess upon himself. "You're bankrupt."
"Yes," Douglas hissed through gritted teeth. "You wouldn'
