FURY

Gregory Marks had always been a looming presence in Eli's life—cold, calculating, with a reputation for control. Whatever happened that night at dinner set Eli off, and it wasn't hard to imagine why. His father had a way of manipulating everyone around him, especially Eli.

"And you're sure it was his father who called him there?" I pressed, my mind racing. If Gregory Marks was involved, then this was more than just some personal crisis for Eli—this was family, politics, and power.

"Yes, sir," Max confirmed. "It was at Gregory Marks' request. Eli didn't seem pleased to be there from the start, but something happened during that dinner that pushed him over the edge."

I clenched my fist, the pieces of the puzzle starting to fall into place. Eli had been distant ever since that dinner. His father had said or done something to provoke him, something that made him feel trapped, and Eli's reaction—his anger—was a sign that whatever it was, it had cut deep.