However, Raymond had accomplished the assignment Curtis had given him years ago, so he had no intention of staying at Aurous Hill and remained unrepentant despite Jasmine's pressure. That was why he could ask to resign without hesitation, even urging her to let him go despite the pain.

That was why Mick was now worried that Raymond would return to reclaim his position as manager.

"Keep an eye on him for me," he told Trippy. "Tell me if anything comes up right away—I will make it worth your while."

"Alright!" Trippy agreed to it. "Don't worry—I'll call right away if anything comes up."

Once Trippy hung up, Mick gathered the handful of Vintage Deluxe employees.

They were all his close allies he had groomed after he took over Vintage Deluxe. Even if Mick hadn't been succeeding in his business, he was succeeding in building his own forces.

Anyone who didn't obey his orders had since been removed, and the remaining ones were basically his co-conspirators, embezzling a considerable am