Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2380

Andrew nodded in understanding and waited for Joaquin to continue while casually taking the mask from him.

Joaquin went on, "Secondly, at a private trading event like this, anonymity helps when you're buying or selling. Once you've made your deal, you can leave anytime, and even if someone tries to follow or target you later, they won't know who you are."

Andrew slipped the mask on, his entire face now hidden except for his eyes. "I understand, Mr. Briggs. You can head back now. I'll take it from here."

Joaquin nodded and quietly left.

Andrew pushed through the curtain ahead and stepped into a dimly lit room where several figures sat scattered around in no particular order. Two of them were already trading something wrapped in a black cloth, though it was impossible to tell what it was. The rest were either chatting in low tones, zoning out, or clearly waiting for someone to arrive.

Without drawing attention, Andrew found a spot near the center and sat down. The two trading voices were hoarse, altered to hide their real tones. Clearly, they were being careful.

"This is what you wanted," one of them said.

Another replied, "No rush. Once I check and confirm it's real, you'll get the rest of the payment."

"You'd better keep your word. I work clean and fast, but if someone tries to play me for a fool, the one who dies won't be me. It'll be his entire family."

"Don't threaten me. I don't take well to threats. If I get pissed off, I might just kill you right now. Who would you even complain to?"

"Kill me now? Go ahead, try it," the first one taunted.

Andrew shook his head with a sigh.

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