Lady Willow's presence was a big shock for Xander. The woman seemed to have appeared out of thin air but the actual truth was that Lady Willow was already seated in that cafe even before Xander arrived. The vengeful woman was on the path of vengeance and she had resolved to spy on Xander lately, following him up like a plague. She normally sat here at the cafe which was close to Mr James' mansion, watching carefully and gathering information. Eric was equally surprised at the appearance of his mother. Eric wasn't so afraid of his mother at present but still, Lady Willow was one to command fear and awe at the hearts of her rivals. "This is what you've been up to?" Lady Willow asked, her eyes focused on her son with disgust and contempt. "You fat useless oaf! This is what you've chosen? To turn your back against your family?!" She almost screamed her words, sending spit over the entire table and drawing the attention of the people present. "I'm not a child any more." Eric replied hot

The whole room was on a standstill as Mr Davis made his way to the centre of the room accompanied by his team of security. Lady Willow and Tobias didn't actually believe that Mr Davis had really said this. They ogled at Xander in awe. Mr Davis took his place at the VIP table and sat down, gesturing to the whole room to take their seats too. As every other seat was occupied, Lady Willow and Tobias were forced to remain at the same table with Xander and Tobias, very much to their dislike. Three chairs at the high table were empty. Xander knew that one was for him and the other two he could not think of the people who would be occupying them. Just as if he had meant to answer Xander's question, Mr Davis clicked a spoon on his glass cup in an effort to calm the room down. The chatter and noise died down immediately, casting the whole room into solience.Dr Davis stood up with a warm smile on his lips. His gaze fell on the whole room and for while he stood there quietly observing the gue

Xander felt as if his night couldn't get any better but more surprises were coming. The night was just beginning and it was promised to be a long night for those who would be caught on the wrong side and found wanting. The night for Xander was promised to be a great night as Xander revealed in the announcements that were made. The police were notified at once and before everyone's eyes, Richard's hands were handcuffed behind his back and he was led away shamefully.At this point Lady Willow was disturbed. She was so much in discomfort, shifting uneasily in her seat as she looked for ways to leave the room unnoticed. They had all converged for a very important get together not knowing that it was going to be a witch hunt.The Mayor was not done talking yet. He waved his hands calling for silence and the whole room went quiet to hear what the Mayor had to say. "Our benefactor had earlier given me the honour to assign a new person to his sister company which he just ceased from Tobias."

The dragon gang had pulled out of the picture but were still plotting to have Xander taken out. Xander knew this too and never stopped checking over his shoulder while he went about his daily businesses. He knew that one day the day he was dreading would come and he would have to face off against the dragon group one last time.The only thing that troubled him was that the dragon group had a level of powers that he knew and he was yet to find the weapon that would destroy them. He knew what he had to do. He was going to visit the family doctor Rasher had pointed out to him. He will meet the ancient old man he met there and inquire about the weapon no one happened to know about.Xander drove to the other side of town where he was certain he would find the answers he needed and sought for. Xander was driving his own car now and had no fear of being mugged as was the case last time. He drove hard without stopping even for once and finally, he arrived at the place he sought for.Xander pa

The roar of the engine was a symphony of vengeance in Xander's ears. He gripped the steering wheel, knuckles white, as the speedometer needle danced wildly past the legal limit. The news he'd received on the phone - *Lina captured* - was a venomous barb lodged deep in his heart, radiating outwards, burning with an unquenchable rage.Who else could have done this? The question was a cruel torment, the answer as clear as the scorching sun in the midday sky. The Dragon Group. They were the venomous vipers lurking in the shadows, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. And they had chosen the most devastating target. Lina, his beloved, his anchor, his world.The question that gnawed at his sanity was not *who*, but *how?* How had they managed to breach his defences? How had they infiltrated his world, shattering the illusion of safety he had carefully constructed around Lina? He had been so focused on the larger battles, on the grand scheme, that he had overlooked the tiny, insidious