Chapter 331: The 49th Floor
“How long should I expect you to be gone?”
Max could see the relief but also the tension in Everett’s face. He looked to have aged a year in the months he had been kidnapped, captured, or whatever everyone kept calling it.
“I don’t know. There are some other places we need to visit, and I might end up causing some trouble as we travel. No, let me rephrase that. I’m going to cause some trouble.”
Tom chuckled as he sat next to their long-lost Faction member.
“It’s been a week. and already you’re leaving after causing a wave of excitement through the city.”
“And I’m not done yet,” Max replied. “You both realize I don’t have a choice in what I need to do.”
Everett’s frown grew at those words, but he bobbed his head once.
“The difference is I’m pretty sure no one will flinch when you do. A few of the other Factions have reached out. They want to ask about working with you.”
“Unless you can convince me it’s worth it for you and the Faction, I’m not going to entertain that.”