“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.

villa previously and was familiar with its blind

navigating by the glow

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

approached the study door, leaning against it

nothing inside, he gently

The door was locked.

his body against the wood, he deftly used a passkey to unlock it and eased the door

he quickly locked the door from within, pulled out his phone, and switched on the flashlight to search

Maryam had mentioned

trusting her,

wooden box from a

to open it, he heard the door

hardened, and he swiftly concealed

echoed from

taken

lights in the

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