E.H. quarters erupted into mocking laughter, and for a moment, they raised their glasses and clicked with smug countenances.The alias Raphael mouthed, “That was a perfected scheme and no one suspected it wasn't Brig. Hector, that old fool!”His expression turned stern, “My father thought I gave a fuck about their so-called bonded friendship—”One of the personnel in the room chipped in. “Who would have thought you desperately wanted your father eliminated?”Again they all giggled at their devilish mastermind on how brows weren't raised on where the heat actually came from.“Exactly! That's why I had to provide the weapon after extracting Brig. Hector’s fingerprint. It was so smooth after serving the fool a glass of champagne. He never knew what was coming.”The so-called alias Raphael spoke with a gloating gesture, his eyes filled with a cold glint as his lips widened in stern speeches.The purported Mr. Owen blurted with a sneer. “Haha. You needed to see Sire Rollins' puzzled face w

“With how you smacked his face on the parade ground. No one would have believed you were elated about your father's demise. You wreck them emotionally and give a befitting show!”Those words spilled from the chief executor, who was also in the large room, to receive feedback on the meeting with Margaret Julian.During their last meeting, they signaled Alias Raphael to carry out the pretentious card to lure his half-sister in for an obvious purpose.‘Mr. Owen’s return might seem like a surprise to others, but the chief enforcer had been working with him closely after his decision to give his nephew hints about being alive.The best play was to bring Alias Raphael back on board with the strategic snapped shots to get his half-sister on her toes.Alias Raphael's tone oozed with intent, “Awwn! You heard of my performance that fateful day? I had everyone emotionally played on my father's purported assassination. I couldn't have him swaying them with his confident speech about his father be

Dr. Lloyd swallowed, the sweat not only clustered on his face but was also evident in his palms. His eyes widened while responding in a stutter tone, “I-I, emm… let's just pretend like y'all didn't… see me. I'd leave immediately…” Sharon Grace let out a short, sinister scoff and moved closer to him, the pistol firm in her fingers. “I didn't know a comedian came spying in my household. You must really have some nerves. Don't you?” In seconds, Star's eyes flickered a thousand times, still struck in confusion on what to say and how to come in with the situation. She didn't suspect for a moment that Dr. Lloyd would tail her down to Sharon's apartment. There was something about his presence that she hadn't figured out, although he didn't strike her as a criminal. Then her voice hit across the ongoing back and forth, “Dr. Lloyd, are you working for Felix Jacobs, did he get you into all of this?” Dr. Lloyd huffed with mixed emotions, his eyes darted in puzzlement, “Felix? Oh n

Dr. Lloyd stared at Star Hayden who in return gave him a blank wink. He redirected his focus on Sharon Grace and nodded.Sharon stepped out from the wallpaper and approached them with her arms folded.From her expression, she didn't quite know where to begin, but she knew she had to talk about it regardless.She reached out to Dr. Lloyd's hands and mouthed in calmness. “We really need your help, doctor.” He watched her with an inquiring glance, wondering what she meant.Star leaned closer and was struck in anticipation. She didn't understand what ‘we’ represented. The last time she checked she hadn't known the real Sharon till barely two hours ago.Dr. Lloyd had wanted to ask the obvious question thudding in his heart but chose to stay silent and listen further.“We need you to get us to the high table for an audience.”Dr. Lloyd grinned for a moment and ceased laughing when her expression remained serious.“Wait? You're actually serious? Get you to the high table? What exactly are we

Sharon Grace swallowed hard, her breath caught in her mouth as it stayed widened in disbelief.“Huh?”Still couldn't believe what she just heard from Dr. Lloyd. Star Hayden crossed her fingers, trying to subdue the uncertainty coursing through her veins.Both ladies exchanged puzzled eye contact and mouthed in almost unison. “Are you really sure he approved to grant us an audience?”Dr. Lloyd placed his arms in akimbo style, “Y'all were bluffing about having an audience on the high table?”Sharon's voice crept out but filled with cracks, “No—no, not that… we didn't expect the Warlord to grant us audience in a short time. Maybe a couple of weeks… perhaps.”Dr. Lloyd huffed and clicked his tongue in exhaustion. For a moment, he thought they weren't serious about speaking with Achilles. If that was the situation, how would he handle that after bringing their request to light?Star Hayden’s lips parted, her arms folded as she shivered nonstop. “I think my mum should go alone while I…”Sha