The Maid Shattered A Crime Boss’s Whiskey And Claimed He Was Being Poisoned—Then The Evidence Pointed Straight To The Man He Trusted Most
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Chapter 5 - Gideon Tests Marcus With A Fake Decanter Pour
Gideon stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his posture rigid as Marcus entered the study for their midday briefing.
“The shipping manifests from South Boston require your signature,” Marcus said, placing a leather folder on the desk.
“Pour me a drink first,” Gideon instructed without turning around.
Marcus walked over to the sideboard, his hand lifting the crystal stopper with absolute confidence.
“You’ve already had two glasses this morning, old friend,” Marcus chuckled lightly.
“Pour it,” Gideon repeated, his voice dangerously flat.
Marcus poured the amber liquid, sliding the crystal glass across the mahogany surface toward Gideon's hand.
May you like
Gideon did not touch it.
He simply turned around, his bloodshot eyes locking directly onto Marcus's face.
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