Oliver had always prided himself on his ability to read people, anticipate their moves before they made them, and escape from situations quickly, yet he couldn't get away from this. He's been pushed to the wall as he walked down the long path. He bowed his head, and his son-in-law followed him from behind.Keith was walking behind them, and he felt a gnawing sense of dread. It was becoming clear that Keith had been aware of their plans all along. He had played along with them; he played them for a fool, and they thought they were smart. Now that there was nowhere to escape, it was no longer an option.Oliver shook his head in disappointment, the weight of his miscalculation heavy on his shoulders as he trudged forward towards the Diamond Room.Keith’s presence was a looming shadow behind them, silent yet imposing; he saw right through him like an open book. At that moment, they reached the large, ornately carved door, which swung open with an almost theatrical flourish, revealing th
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