After a long time of searching for the key, Dario’s efforts were in vain. He resolved to be patient and keep searching regardless. He also took his time to read a few books from the shelves before going downstairs.At this time, Bruce was already waiting with the spies.On getting downstairs, Dario decided to have a conversation with the spies before passing out judgements.He took his seat on the plushly cushioned royal chair. The chair was made from ebony and adorned with intricate designs. Lord Reynolds used to sit on it to to pass out judgements and also while attending to other royal affairs. Gemstones were inset into the arm rest and along the edges while the chair itself was covered in sumptuous fabrics woven with intricate patterns and embroidered with symbols of the Persian empire heritage.Dario took his seat and began, “Spies from Beth empire!” He chuckled then continued, “so you all stand accused of treachery against the Persian empire.”They were four of them with guards

Dario woke up the next morning feeling disoriented and. He couldn’t sleep a wink as his mind kept replaying the horrific incident from yesterday, throughout the night.Seeing Ruth stab herself to death was very unexpected and sudden. It was tragic.Why did she stab herself? Was she trying to protect something or someone? Was she trying to escape further torture? He pondered on these questions throughout the night that he couldn’t sleep a wink. Everything that happened certifies one fact. Which is, Lord Reynolds didn’t die a natural death and Elizabeth has a hand in it.But there was not so much he could do without solid evidence. What he got from Ruth yesterday, was not strong enough.This woman is a literal devil!After the incident, Dario ordered for an investigation to begin. And Bruce was in charge of this investigation. Would more spies be rooted out?Would they be able to unveil the secrets around lord Reynolds death?“Heyy my boy! Slept well?” Maria asked, as she dug into he

“Throw him out of here.” Dario ordered calmly with food in his mouth.Michael laughed shortly at Dario’s words because who did he think he was? To Michael, he also had his own valid membership, so who are they about to throw out? What a joke!As the security guard received the order from his new boss; Dario, he immediately bundled Michael out of the restaurant.Maria watched how powerful her son had become and she was proud of it. She loved it. She never imagined days like these would come, but here they were. Michael on the other hand was struggling with the security guard, but considering the strength and the size of the security guard, the security guard didn’t even notice his struggles. It was very easy to dispose him.The best Michael could do was throw curses and his middle fingers up in the air. “Drop me down now!”“I need to see the manager of this place!”“Arghhhh”“F*** you, Dario or whatever the f*** you call yourself!”Dario’s demeanor remained calm and unbothered as he

“Good morning , your majesty,” Bruce, who was impeccably dressed as always, greeted Dario as he approached him before halting to bow slightly. “I trust you slept well,” he added, with a warm smile.Dario returned the smile, nodding in affirmation. “Indeed Bruce. And yourself?”“Quite well, thank you, your majesty,” Bruce replied. Dario had just walked in to the mansion and had Bruce come to welcome him as always. And also provide him with updates on the matters of the empire and others.“I bring news from across the empire, if you are inclined to hear of it at this moment, your majesty.”Dario gestured for Bruce to continue, his expression serious and curious as he anticipated what the news would be today. Good? Bad?“Our estates in the northern provinces continue to flourish,” Bruce begins, his tone warm as he delivers the first piece of news. “The harvests are bountiful and the people are content. Your benevolence is greatly appreciated.”Not long ago, the estates in the northern p

Her eyes widened in confusion and shock! She couldn’t believe the sight of her empty pockets. Where was the letter she kept in her pocket just a few minutes ago??“Where is the letter?!” Lord Reynolds shouted, his voice sending vibrations across the room. He was getting impatient now.Elizabeth began to tremble uncontrollably, her chest heaving with each rapid inhalation as her face darted frantically across her surroundings. “The- the letter wa- was just here… it- it was just here- here in my pocket,” she stammered and looked up at her brother who slammed the table with his clenched fist and stood up abruptly.“How dare you come to my home and fabricate lies?!! How dare you??” he roared. He was so angry that his nose flared with each breath. “You think you can come here and destroy my home like you did yours?!”Elizabeth’s gaze shot at her brother. She couldn’t believe her brother would say such mean things to her. Hearing his last statement felt like a physical stab in her heart th