"Yes, Hart was in the wrong for speaking to hispetitor in such a tone, but it did not warrant his death. That was why | had
someone take out Molton. Speople tend to et who they are the second theye into big money. Haron was a good
worker, and | had half a mind to train him myself, but he left Rostead."
Locke sat with his back to Wilbur as he spoke. He stopped wiping the photo of his son abruptly, turning to look at Wilbur. "Do you
think it was cruel ofto kill Molton?"
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"What happened to Molton is more or less a retribution of his own doing, but | understand where you'reing from, Mister Locke.
I'm very sorry. | should not have worked with him. | never wanted this to happen."
"That's enough."
Locke cut Wilbur off. "You can drop the act. We're all businessmen here, and there's no way you don't know about that ancient
trade route since you've worked with Haron and Molton. You're here for that treasure, aren't you?"
"No, Mister Locke. | think you've misunderstood me. I'm actually here to talk about working with you."
"No, you shouldn't havee. I'm sure you know | can't let my son go. You might not be a direct perpetrator, but you're not
entirely innocent in relation to Hart's death. | was going to find a way to lure you here and kill you, only for you toe looking for
me. | have to say | admire your courage, and you might thinking here is courageous yourself, but you must know that courage
means nothing in ssituations."
Locke got to his feet facing Wilbur, his left hand gripping the photo of Hart tightly as his right hand drew a pistol from his pocket
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that he aimed at Wilbur.
"Your fate's been sealed, Wilbur. But | suppose | could tell you about that trade route before you die since | do indeed admire your
bravery. I've actually tracked that route down recently. | hired people to dive in and take a look, and there are spretty valuable
things in the sunken ship. You could buy two entire cities of Rostead from selling everything on that ship. So many people dream of
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