THE POISONED RING

Andrew was right. Bad news travels faster than its counterparts. His rumour of death had reached his enemies even before Jackson arrived.

Sevreachedmen were seen in a jovial mood as Jackson stepped inside a splashy large room with a blinding light.

"Welcome, Jackson. We have heard of the usurper's death, and we realized this is your handwork," Jacob announced as he held Jackson in a tight bear hug. "Now that he is dead, let's see how he wants to wear the crown."

"It's my pleasure to serve you, people," Jackson mumbled as he offered his hand for a shake. And he was aware of the poisoned pin as it pricked Jacob's palm.

Jacob also feels a light sting and his eyes immediately gawk at the ring on Jackson's finger.

"Where is the poisoned ring?" Jacob asked as he released the breath he had been holding. Seeing a different ring on Jackson's finger brought immediate relief to him.

"Here… Here it is," Jackson said as he dipped his hand into the pocket of his suit and brought out the deadly
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