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CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
“Quickly, you fools! Catch her!” Draàl’s eyes slowly peeled open, followed by a low groan that escaped his throat. He raised a hand to shield his aching eyes from the ruthless brilliance of the scorching sun, struggling to remember how he’d ended up outdoors in the first place. “Close her down! Don’t let her escape!” The loud voice reached his ears again, carrying the same urgency as the first time. He managed to get up to a sitting position, frowning when his head finally stopped spinning and his eyes regained their sharp focus. “Where the hell am I?” Draàl muttered. A vast meadow stretched out before him, with an army of green, glimmering blades of grass waving obediently to the gentle breeze. Up above, the cloudless sky proudly exhibited an uninterrupted shade of blue, with the sun taking its place high in the middle. Somewhere off to his right, Draàl could hear running water tinkling softly; an indication of a nearby stream. As he rose to his ba
CHAPTER TWENTY
“Begin the transmission.” The software program beeped once as it recognized Michael Craig’s instructions. Then, enveloping the dark room with blue lasers from tiny projectors in the ceiling, it started a holographic sequence right in the middle of the billionaire’s office. “Connecting…” the program droned a moment later in a soft, feminine tone. “Recipients reached. Call initiated.” Michael had painstakingly perfected his software and code design to a point far above most people in his field of work. So much so that when three holograms appeared before him, they seemed very realistic and even tangible. Alas, he had no time to bask in the glory of his brilliant invention—there were more urgent matters at hand. “Judgeman, present,” declared a man with a large, dark, hooded cloak that shrouded his identity. “Black Pearl, present,” the second hologram followed, standing taller and also wearing a flowing hooded outfit to hide his features. “Hi, there,” V
CHAPTER NINETEEN
“Mrs. Salazar,” Camila greeted with an unsteady voice. “Welcome, señora. I wasn’t aware of your arrival tonight.” Releasing the guard’s head in his grasp, Draàl turned around, immediately star-struck by the woman strutting slowly towards him from the entrance. Her long, flowing gown shimmered magically under the lights, morphing into a different color with every seductive step she took. A long slit parted the dress from the hem to her left thigh, revealing flashy heels and an alluring amount of skin. Long, glittering gloves covered the entirety of her lower arms, leaving the smooth, pale-pink skin of her upper arms and shoulders bare. An extravagant necklace consisting of emerald and sapphire crystals fully decorated her collarbone, hanging just above thick, exposed cleavage. Her hair—lengthy, full, and fashionably curly—swept over one side, partly covering her lovely face. When she got closer, Draàl noticed her stunning, rainbow eyes; multicolored and beautiful like h
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
If Draàl was lying about the Peruvian hotel being better than the Grand Palace in New York, then he quickly affirmed his words when he stepped inside. The lobby was probably the largest he’d ever seen, even more impressive than the one at the Craig Tower. The enormous domed ceiling bore a huge chandelier that possessed a golden frame with numerous sunny bulbs, which bathed the largely populated room with soft, yellow ambient lighting. The waiting lounge on the far right was a section of its own—teeming with guests, and lavishly decorated and furnished with stylish sofas, a large mahogany table, and an enormously curved television set embedded in the wall. Positioned right in the middle of the lobby was the reception area, mostly consisting of a desk in the shape of a large, hollow square, with four receptionists stationed at each internal edge. Maneuvering around several people, Draàl walked up to the side of the desk facing the entrance, stopping before a woman sport
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
“I trust your journey went smoothly, my lord.” Michael Craig’s relaxed baritone flowed clearly into Draàl’s ears, courtesy of small, neon-blue earbuds that were handed to him by two quiet men wearing leather jackets, dark shades, and stony expressions, shortly after he’d gotten off the plane. Then they’d escorted him to a brand new chrome-colored SUV waiting in the parking lot, promptly pulling out of the airport and driving into the lively city. “I’d be lying if I said it didn’t,” Draàl responded. Settled in the highly comfortable backseat of the rather roomy vehicle—which appeared spacious enough to accommodate half a dozen passengers—he took a sip from a glass of champagne balanced in the cup holder next to his left arm, with classical music wafting softly through the high-definition speakers as they cruised smoothly through traffic. “That’s excellent to hear, my lord,” Michael stated, his voice indicating a smile. “I followed your tip, by the way. Concerning th
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
“Do you need anything else, sir?” Donning a new, sleek, all-black suit, Draàl shifted his stare from the passing cloud formations outside the window of Michael Craig’s luxurious private jet to the flight attendant addressing him from the spacious aisle. “Anything else?” “Yes, sir.” She flashed a charming smile that matched the radiance in her chestnut eyes. “Mr. Craig had instructed to provide you with everything you need at all times, so I’m just making sure you’re comfortable and not lacking anything.” Draàl stared at her closely. She was incredibly beautiful—and seemed quite young, too—with her auburn hair braided and wrapped into a bun beneath an oblong cap, which matched the wooden-brown theme of the uniform she wore. But that wasn’t what Draàl observed. He noticed the aura around her, how faint it appeared. In contrast to Michael, who’d radiated a strong energy signal like a beacon, she looked plain. Weak, even. “No Rune System, I suppose,” he
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