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Chapter 118: The Agreement with KaneThe following morning, Viktor received a response from Adrian Vale.The message was brief. Prime Minister Kane was aware of the Cross family's situation and was willing to consider an arrangement that could serve their mutual interests. However, he wanted to hear their position before making any formal commitment.Viktor read the message twice before taking it to the others.Alaric was seated at the dining table with Raymond and Blac when he entered. Natasha followed a few steps behind, curious to know whether the contact had produced anything useful."Adrian has responded," Viktor announced. "Kane is willing to negotiate."Alaric placed his cup down."What are his terms?""He has sent a proposal. A peace treaty that would formally divide the territories currently under dispute. The northern provinces would remain under his administration, while Draven would retain control of the southern territories he has conquered."Raymond's expression remained
Chapter 117
Chapter 117 — The Heir's AmbitionThe discussion at Blac Monroe's safe house had barely ended when Natasha entered the sitting room.Alaric Cross was seated near the fireplace, his expression dark with frustration. Raymond stood beside the window, studying the street outside, while Blac sat across from them. Viktor was leaning against the edge of a cabinet, his attention fixed on the conversation.Natasha glanced at the men before approaching Viktor."There is something we should discuss," she said.Viktor straightened. "What is it?""Prime Minister Kane."The name immediately drew Alaric's attention."What about him?" he asked.Natasha looked at Viktor before answering. "I have an existing connection to someone within his administration. His name is Adrian Vale. He works as an intermediary for several senior officials and has access to people close to the Prime Minister."Raymond turned away from the window."How reliable is this connection?""Reliable enough to establish contact," N
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Chapter 116 — Moving on with General Raymond's plan.Raymond Cross stood over the large dining table, studying the map spread across its surface. Several locations had been marked in red, including the main trade routes connecting the capital to the surrounding agricultural districts.Alaric sat at the head of the table, while Viktor leaned against the wall nearby. Blac Monroe had joined them, his expression growing increasingly serious as Raymond explained his assessment of Draven Mercer's position."There's one more direction we need to explore against Driven." Raymond began, placing a finger on the map. "What other ideas do you have?" Alaric asked.Raymond moved his finger toward the agricultural districts."Food."Blac frowned."What about it?""The city's grain supply," Raymond replied. "It's one of the most immediate vulnerabilities in Draven's new administration."Raymond turned toward Blac."How much grain do your family silos currently hold?"Blac considered the question."E
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Chapter 115 - The Three men finally come up with a plan after weeks of hiding.The sitting room at Blac Monroe's safe house had become an unofficial command centre.Maps covered the large dining table, several military reports lay scattered across its surface, and a laptop displayed the latest information gathered about Draven Mercer's movements. Alaric Cross stood near the fireplace, his hands clasped behind his back. His expression was dark with frustration.Every report before him seemed to bring another reminder of what they had lost."I refuse to spend another week sitting in this house while Mercer consolidates his power," Alaric said. "We had an army, a territory, and influence across the region. Now we're hiding behind someone else's walls."Raymond remained seated at the table, studying a military map."Complaining about our situation won't change it."Alaric turned toward his brother."Then perhaps you have a better suggestion.""I do. But if you're expecting me to recommen
Chapter 114
Chapter 114 - The Next Step"Commander, there's something else."The meeting had continued for another thirty minutes before Draven dismissed the officers, while Marcus remained behind.Draven collected a report from the table."Go ahead.""The security team has completed its preliminary review of the restaurant incident. Natasha's escape appears to have been planned. She had another vehicle waiting nearby, and the driver left the area before our men could identify him."Draven's expression darkened."Someone assisted her.""That's likely.""Then find out who."Marcus hesitated."Do you think she acted alone?"Draven closed the report."Natasha is reckless, but she's not stupid. She wouldn't approach Alessia in public without believing she had a way out.""Should we connect this to the Crosses?""We should investigate every possibility. But don't confuse suspicion with proof."Marcus nodded."I'll handle it."As he turned to leave, Draven stopped him."How is Alessia?""She's resting
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Chapter 113 - The Next StepThe atmosphere inside the safe house had become increasingly tense.Alaric Cross stood beside the large table in the sitting room, studying the maps spread across its surface. Several locations around Crestfall had been marked, along with possible routes leading out of the city. Raymond stood opposite him, his arms folded across his chest, while Viktor sat nearby with a tablet in his hand.Nobody had spoken for several minutes.They had spent too long hiding.The palace was no longer under their control, their military forces had been scattered, and Draven Mercer had strengthened his position since the siege. Every passing day gave their enemy more time to consolidate power.Alaric finally looked up."How much longer do you expect us to remain here?"Raymond glanced at him."Leaving now would be a mistake. Draven's forces still control the major roads surrounding the palace, and we don't have enough men positioned to challenge them directly.""Then what are
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