Chapter 38 " What happened ? " Silas asked as he stepped into his brother's office . There were two unfamiliar men sitting there with Thomas and Wade . " Mason bloody Hunter happened , " Thomas replied , a frown etched on his face . " We don't know that yet , " Wade interjected . Silas took the empty chair next to Wade . " I'm so confused about what's going on ." The two unknown men stood up and nodded politely at Silas . One of them turned to Thomas .

" Shall we discuss those lists later , sir ? " " Yes , " Thomas said , dismissing them with a wave . Once both men left , Silas scooted his chair closer . " What happened ? " " Well , " Wade began , " your brother has been sued by Sonia Raj ." How is that even possible ? " Silas asked , stunned . Sonia was one of Thomas's most trusted clients . How had their relationship gone so wrong ? Thomas leaned forward , his eyes blazing with anger . " Sonia called me this morning , screaming .

She wanted to know why I'd released her financial statements to investors . Apparently , she's been bombarded with emails from them about investments . " Silas leaned back in his chair , his mind racing . " But how does she know it was you ? It could've been anyone ." " I'm the only external party with access to her financial information ," Thomas said flatly . " Ah , " Silas murmured . " I can't think straight , " Thomas said abruptly , standing up . " I need a drink .

" Without another word , he stormed out of the office . Silas smacked his lips , still processing the situation . He turned to Wade , who had a grim expression . " Don't you think it's high time we sued Mason ? " " We can't draw conclusions like that , " Wade said , a frown on his face . " We don't know anything going on ." " But it's obvious Mason leaked the information , " Silas argued . " Alright , " Wade said calmly . " What's your proof ? Do you have any evidence Mason was involved ?

" Silas wracked his brain , trying to recall anything tangible Thomas must have said . When nothing came to mind , he shrugged . " It's just a feeling . " " Well , news flash : feelings don't hold up in court , " Wade said , his tone slightly harsh . Silas dismissed Wade's tone , trying to process the whole Sonia situation . If Sonia successfully sued Thomas , it would only make matters worse .

Thomas would lose credibility with his other clients , nobody would want to do business with him , and even his marriage to Ivy wouldn't be enough to distract the media . Right now , he could already imagine the headlines . Thomas returned to the room with a large bottle of alcohol and a small glass . He poured into the glass and downed it before sitting down .

" If Sonia suing me goes public , I'm done , " Thomas muttered , to nobody in particular , Silas's chest tightened at the defeated look on his brother's face. It hurt to see Thomas like this . " Do you have any evidence linking Mason to the crime ? " he asked gently . " No. " Thomas shook his head . " But I know he's involved . Who else would want to bring me down this badly ? " " Still , we can't be sure , " Wade said cautiously . Thomas shot him a glare .

" Do you have evidence it's someone else ? " 1/3 Chapter 38 Wade looked away , and Thomas poured himself another glass , gulping it down at once . " Easy now , bro , " Silas said softly , concerned that Thomas was getting drunk .. Thomas's phone dinged . He picked it up , glancing at the screen . " It's Uncle Mike , " he said before answering . " Hey , Uncle . " Mike's voice sounded over the loudspeaker . " Hey , my boy ! How are you holding up ?

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" Mike always referred to both Thomas and Silas as " my boys ." " Terrible , " Thomas admitted . " Did you see my message about Sonia ? " " I did ," Mike said , sounding distressed . " How did that even happen ? " " I have no idea . I really don't , but I've my guesses , " Thomas said , reaching for the bottle . Silas took the bottle away , placing it far away from Thomas's reach . " That's enough ." Thomas didn't argue . " Uncle Mike , I need your help . You're close to Sonia .

Tell her it's a misunderstanding , and that I'm working on it . " " Don't worry , I'll talk to her ," Mike assured him . " She'll stop the lawsuit . Just make sure you resolve this quickly . " will , " Thomas sighed . " Alright . I'll check in later . Bye . " " Bye , Uncle , " Thomas said before ending the call . He then turned to Silas with a glare , " Give me the fucking bottle . " " No , " Silas said , shaking his head .

" We need to focus on finding solutions and you getting drunk won't help . " " Agreed ," Wade said softly . Thomas groaned . " I just want to drown in my misery ." Ignoring him , Silas turned to Wade . " How do we tackle this ? " Wade adjusted in his chair . " First , we need to identify what information was leaked , that is if Ms Raj is willing to cooperate with us . We will then use this information to rule out internal data breach .

From there , we assess the threat- " " What if you can't rule out an internal breach ? " Silas interrupted . " What ? " Wade asked , frowning . Thomas looked at Silas sharply . " What are you implying ? " " I'm saying it's possible someone on the inside leaked the information , " Silas said cautiously . He knew he was treading on thin ice but he had to voice his suspicion . Thomas's face darkened . " Are you accusing my staff ? " " I'm just considering the possibilities ," Silas replied .

" With information as sensitive as that , it would take an inside person leaking - or Mason working with the person . " The room went awkwardly silent before Thomas spoke . " That's impossible ." He shook his head . " I have loyal staff ." " But Silas has a point ," Wade added hesitantly . " It could've been someone internally or Mason hacking your systems ." " I said it's impossible ! " Thomas snapped . " Don't accuse my people . Do you see me accusing your wife even when it's glaring ?

" Silas stiffened , stunned that Ivy had been dragged into the conversation . " What does Ivy have to do with this ? " " I don't know ! You tell me ! " Thomas yelled . " She was the one talking to Mason , making secret plans . For all I know , they could be working together ! " " That's enough ! " Silas shot back , his temper flaring . " I won't let you talk about her like that . After all , I married her for you ! " " And how's that working out ? " Thomas sneered . " Nothing's changed !

I'm still in this fucking mess ! " " Guys , let's calm down , " Wade interjected , trying to case the tension . 2/3 Chapter 38 " I didn't ask you to have problems , " Silas hissed , " I'm doing everything I can to clear your name . You wanted a distraction - I gave you one ," " No , nope ! " Thomas flared up , his voice rising . " I asked for a distraction , and you brought more problems ! I didn't tell you to marry my rival's ex - wife .

For all I know , she could be using this to gather information to harm me ." Silas's jaw tightened as Thomas spoke about Ivy that way . He knew he shouldn't defend her , but he couldn't stand hearing his brother talk ill about her . " Well , she's not ," Silas said , standing up . " She's even working hard to take the heat off you ." " Of course , " Thomas scoffed , " That's why she hit her ex - mother - in - law ? It's all part of the distraction !

Open your eyes , Silas - she's keeping us busy while Mason gets away with his schemes . " That was it . That was the last straw . Without looking at his brother , he said , " Goodbye , " and walked out . As he left Thomas's office , a heavy thought settled in his chest : He had just argued with his brother for the first time in years - and it was all because of Ivy , 3/8