At Liverpool Detention Facility, Investigator Anthony entered the interrogation room where Felix sat, hands cuffed to the table. Felix glanced upright, exhausted and broken.“Your brother is in custody,” Anthony said without a stutter. “French police arrested him three hours ago. He's being extradited to Britain.”Felix closed his eyes, a surge of pain coursed through his veins: “What would become his fate?”“That depends on how much he cooperates.” Anthony sat down across from him. “But based on what we've already found in his apartment? Twenty years minimum, possibly more.”Wrinkles popped on Felix's forehead: “He was just helping family. He didn't know what he was getting into.”Anthony let out a sly smile: “What a joke? What do you take us for? Some dumbass that you spew shit at? Your older brother had been conniving with over twenty fraudulent companies in covering their deeds.”Maintaining a rigid composure, Anthony continued: “Right now, we need to talk about you. About the Car

“We found the shipment. Twelve crates, hidden in a legitimate cargo container. Different weapons; high-grade military hardware. Assault rifles, explosives, ammunition. Enough to arm a small army."Achilles uttered: “Was anyone guarding those?”Brig. George didn't hesitate: “Yes, warlord. Four Juma operatives. They engaged when we moved in; two dead, two in custody.”Achilles stroked his chin: “Interrogate them and find out what the weapons were for.”“Already started, warlord. They're not talking yet, but we'll break them.” George paused: “Warlord, there's something else. One of the crates was empty, already delivered.”Achilles felt ice in his veins: “What was in it?”“According to the manifest, it was the first shipment, delivered three days ago. The operatives won't say what it was, but the crate's size and weight suggest... explosives. A lot of them.”Achilles' eyes gleamed: “Find out where they went. Now.”

“I was a few blocks from the rooftop where the recording was held, transmitting every single content.”The defense attorneys jumped up immediately with a frown: “Objection! This recording was obtained illegally, without consent!”“This is a preliminary hearing,” the judge said. “I'll allow it for now. The admissibility will be determined at trial.”Dame Harriet played the recording in the courtroom. The defendants' voices were clear, discussing murder with casual indifference.Lucia Montoya's face went white. Michelle remained calm, as if she had accepted her fate.“Ms. Grace, what happened to Eunice Hayden?”“She was murdered by the Cartel. Multiple shots against her chest. Victoria Stones was present when the deed was done.” Sharon pointed at Victoria. “She claims she was trying to help, but I think she was there to ensure the hit happened.”Victoria shook her head pitifully, but said nothing. The testimony continued f

“The Archelords?”“Has to be. They're trying to silence him before he can testify about their operations.”“Increase security. No outside food, no packages, no communication that isn't monitored.” Achilles thought quickly. “And George? Move Felix to a secure hospital. Somewhere we can protect him properly.”“Yes, warlord.”The call ended. Achilles returned to find Margaret briefing Investigator Anthony on security protocols.“The Archelords just tried to kill Felix," Achilles informed. “They're cleaning up loose ends before anyone can expose them further.”“Abel is still in Paris,” Margaret said. “Should we—”“The initial plan was to extract him back to Liverpool but that seemed like a bad idea. Already coordinating with French authorities to move him to maximum security. But we need to assume the Archelords will try for everyone connected to this case. But he'll be moved to Britain on the eve of final sentencing.”<