CHAPTER 90
Author: Six of Spades
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Arthur was shaken.

He couldn't believe he was the one being threatened by a mere guard.

"Wh - what do you mean?" He stammered.

"You look like you saw a ghost," The guard said and chuckled. "Now, no more questions till we get to the boss' room.

In a matter of minutes, they were there finally.

Thomas Bolton's room was located at the top floor of the mansion and Arthur knew very well why he had chosen to have his room there - it would be hardest for his enemies to break through all layers of security before getting to the top floor, and even if they found a way through, he would be long gone through a secret passage way before they did.

The guard knocked twice on the door and Thomas grunted from within.

"Come in, will you?"

He pushed the door open and they walked in together.

Thomas smiled at the sight of Arthur and the guard frowned, realizing that Arthur was a friend to his boss.

"I brought him in one piece just like you asked," The guard said. "Although it was tempting."

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