Detective Bruce had decided to take care of Cathrine first before he proceeded to do the brawl with Lecter. Finding out who tried to poison him at the party was a juicy thing but Bruce needed to close Venita's case as quickly as possible. His past and the secrets it held depended on it. Bruce brought Cathrine to the police station and proceeded straight to the interrogation.Bruce's eyes narrowed as he leaned forward, his voice was firm but controlled. "Cathrine, we have evidence. Don't lie to me. Were you involved in the attempted kidnapping of Anna James?"Cathrine's eyes flashed with defiance. "I don't know what you're talking about."Bruce sighed as his patience began wearing thin. "Don't play dumb, Cathrine. We have witnesses, records. You were at the scene. You were involved."Cathrine's mask began to crack, her voice trembling. "I didn't want to...I was just in a tough spot..."Bruce's eyes locked onto hers. "What happened, Cathrine? Who dragged you into this?"Cathrine's eyes

Alaric's eyes scanned the grounds of Lecter's estate, his mind racing with the task at hand. He had been ordered to increase security, to make sure that no one could get close enough to harm Lecter again. And he intended to do just that.He began by deploying more guards around the perimeter of the estate, men who were handpicked for their loyalty and skill. He stationed them at every entrance, every corner, every vulnerable point. He wanted to make sure that no one could slip through the cracks.Next, he turned his attention to the technology. He upgraded the cameras, the alarms, the motion detectors. He wanted to know every move that was made on the estate, every breath that was taken. He wanted to be prepared for any eventuality.He also increased the security protocols for anyone entering the estate. He installed metal detectors, scanners, and checkpoints. He wanted to know who was coming and going, and what they were bringing with them.As the days passed, the estate was transfor

Lecter's eyes narrowed as he crept through the shadows of Morris' mansion. He had finally tracked him down, and now was the moment of reckoning.Morris, desperate and panicked, tried to make a run for it, but Lecter was too quick. He grabbed Morris, his grip like a vice, and dragged him back into the room."You're not going anywhere, Morris," Lecter hissed, his eyes blazing with anger.Morris struggled and kicked, but Lecter's grip only tightened. "You're a monster, Lecter!" Morris spat. "You'll never get away with this!"Lecter's expression was cold and detached. "I already have, Morris. I killed your daughter Venita. She was too evil, just like you."Morris' eyes widened in horror. "No! You lie!"Lecter's smile was chilling. "I'm afraid not, Morris. Venita was a pawn in your game, just like Willy. But she was too dangerous to be allowed to live."Morris' face contorted in rage and grief. "You'll pay for this, Lecter! You'll rot in hell!"Lecter's laughter was cold and mirthless. "I'

Lecter's gaze narrowed as he listened to his employee's words, his mind racing with shock and anger. "What do you mean, the contractor terminated his contract?" he asked, his voice low and deadly. Jared had a multi-million contract with Lecter up until that point. What would make him cancel terms?His employee, a nervous-looking man named Alex, shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "I'm sorry, sir. I just received word from our legal team. The contractor, Jared, has terminated his contract with our company, effective immediately."Lecter's eyes flashed with rage, his fists clenched at his sides. "That's impossible," he snarled. "Jared was one of our most trusted contractors. What reason did he give for terminating the contract?"Alex hesitated, his eyes darting nervously around the room. "He...he cited a conflict of interest, sir. He said he couldn't continue working with us due to personal reasons."Lecter's laughter was cold and menacing. "Personal reasons?" he repeated. "I'll give him

Lecter relaxed in his study when his phone rang. It was a strange number, but Lecter wasn't in the mood for phone calls. The events of the party played in his head like a drama. How could he be humiliated so?The phone stopped ringing and began again. It was still the same unknown number. Lecter then picked up the phone."Hello?" Lecter said."I was wondering when you'd pick up. I know you're a busy man and all but can't you spare a moment for dirt like us?" The voice on the other side of the phone said to Lecter. Lecter frowned."And who's this?" Lecter asked."It's Cecil. We met at the party the other day and I threatened you not to mess with Morris again," Cecil replied."Ah, yes. The new business partner. Tell me, Cecil, what is it that Morris has over you? Why are you working with him?" Lecter asked Cecil."Morris, having something over me? Nah, I'm the one with all the power. You see Lecter, I'm calling you right now because I want everything that was originally mine. Every sing