“You’re talking about that time when the Lyons family threw a party, and it ended with most heirs of the six major families getting hurt and Mrs.

Compton at the police station?”

“Yes, Mr.

Compton doesn’t think this is over, so he’s asked all of us on duty to stay sharp.

Unaware of the eavesdropper, they continued talking.

Though they spoke softly, Bryson could still make out their words.

Bryson took two steps back and leaned against the courtyard wall outside Wallace’s villa, his eyes betraying a cold intensity.

While the guards continued their conversation, Bryson scaled the courtyard wall silently and settled into a discreet corner.

was familiar with

a rear window, navigating by the glow of a few dim lights scattered through

his last visit, he remembered Wallace’s study was on the

door,

he

The door was locked.

used a passkey to unlock it and eased

within, pulled out his phone, and switched on the flashlight

Maryam

of trusting her, her words

wooden box from a desk

as he was about to open it, he heard the

swiftly concealed himself behind the

echoed

taken your

the lights in

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