Leo's eyebrow shot up the moment he heard it. That suggestion was more than bold; it was a blatant power grab. Sharing those routes would cripple his own operations. Smuggling paths couldn't be shared across factions without risking exposure, overlap, or betrayal. It would mean letting someone else peer into the core of his network, and if Luke ever decided to tip the authorities or leverage that information, the consequences would be disastrous for him.
A dull throb pulsed at Leo's temple. This wasn't just a negotiation anymore; it was a provocation. Luke was testing his patience... and patience was something Leo never had in abundance.
But no matter how long Leo stared at him, Luke didn't seem to be joking. So he was seriously planning to take a bite out of him, huh? Unfortunately for Luke, Leo wasn't some soft persimmon that could be bullied.
