Weston was a businessman. There was no reason for him to hurt his ties with another influential family in Lanford.

"In that event, we'll fill the gap, especially if you do suffer any loss of business in the future because of this. I'm sure the Valor and Stanton Group can be great business partners. We have an upcoming real estate project, and if you're interested, you can join us," Jackson offered.

Weston gave Jackson a thoughtful look. After a short silence, he broke into a smile. "Alright. I