“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 spots; he slipped

rear window, navigating by the glow of a few

on the second floor, tucked away in the

the study door, leaning against it to

nothing inside, he

The door was locked.

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

the door from within, pulled out his

something Maryam

he was wary of trusting her, her words had seemed

a wooden box from a

open it, he heard

hardened, and he swiftly concealed himself behind the

echoed from the

I ever taken your concerns

lights in the

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