"Got it."
Damon's second-in-command responded and turned to leave the room.
Meanwhile, Damon went to find the other leaders to secure some crystal cores. He stepped into the next room, where a woman was waiting. She had striking red lips, a tall, lean figure, and was dressed in a tight leather outfit that made her look sharp and capable.
She was Vanessa Vale—one of the five leaders of the Black Hand Legion.
"Genesis Biotech is pushing for the deal. Now that Harvey's gone missing, I need you to front me some crystal cores to keep things moving," Damon said bluntly.
"Oh?" Vanessa's sharp eyes flicked toward him. "Can't you cover it yourself? Big guy like you, acting all stingy."
"I'm already handling this without asking for a cut. Now you want me to pay out of pocket too?" Damon scoffed, clearly unimpressed.
"Fine, I'll cover it." Vanessa didn't argue further. She walked over to a cabinet and pulled out a small case.
