An Extra’s POV

'It's a good thing I took precautions earlier…'

Rey sent his gaze to the unconscious Esme, focusing on the ring that graced her finger.

'I'm sorry, Alicia. But this is to keep you safe…'

It was better for Aldred to suspect Esme as being close to him and not Alicia. That way, he could protect her and hide her identity.

'By using the ring, he'll believe she's the one I went through all this trouble for.'

However, despite all the factors, Aldred was apparently still not convinced.

At least, that was what Rey observed.

'Why else would he be concerned about Billy and Alicia that are above? He probably thinks I'm lying…'

Thankfully, Aldred didn't have any proof that it was the case.

'Still, I better be careful.' Rey thought to himself.

At the very least, he comforted himself with the fact that all of this would be over soon enough.

He just had to complete his activities here for the day.

'It's getting late already. I better wrap things up.'

"Where do you intend on transporting these slaves to, by the way?"

Once he heard the question, Rey already had the answer to give.

"The Royal Estate."

Once Rey said this, Aldred and Yuri expressed instant shock.

"Drop them in front of the gates. Once the guards see them, they'll know what to do from there."

Their eyes widened even more—especially Aldred's.

He seemed truly shocked.

they'll be surprised, but it's simple. I'll make it seem like I have connections in the Royal Estate. This will

He would pretend as if they were his agents, and that they would help him preserve

if they're transporting so many people, it's bound to draw

initial plan was to leave the slaves to the Royal Estate so they could

way I solve all my problems without being directly

That was his rationale.

never imagined you

thinking in his head, but he knew he wouldn't have to

to imply that

Yuri nodded attentively, spouting words

"We understand perfectly."

And

be done as

point he was too tired and drained to venture into

on their end, I'll just come for them

they would

have some business in your Store, by the way. I would like to purchase a considerable

smile to widen even more, almost as if it

man must have been glad that his gift from

wasn't the case

don't plan on coming back here for a very long time! It's best I take as much

all there was to his desire

he figured KariBlanc was the best place to do

to walk away,

me a moment to call our agents to pick up the

would escort Rey by herself, and the cutie rushed to Rey's

start heading there first. Don't

said this, Aldred bowed

underneath his mask. He glanced at the

up his defenses at

just get this over

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far more amazing

his escort in the distance, he

to know about the Royal Council's

it was clear that he was in on