“Did you hear what I said?” the waiter's cold voice said, as he reached for the intercom and called for security.
Hearing security called Alexa tensed but Andrew and Roisin drew close to her and she took comfort in both of their presences.
As several burly security forces came tromping over, one shouted “Who dares make trouble in the gold Dragon Palace?”
“Clinton, it's those people, they are the ones causing trouble. I told them there is no seat here for them, but they refuse to leave. They seem to want to use force to break in! He even tried to call the boss by name and act like he called the President’s personal number, trying to intimidate me!”
The security guard the waiter had called Clinton instantly became cold.
Liam? No one had the balls to invoke the name Liam here in his own site, yet this kid dares to pretend to call him personally after hours? This kid had steel cojones!
Clinton rolled up
As the ladies looking around, the grandeur of this box exceeded all expectations. It was ornately decorated with handcrafted woodworking of a dragon moving through forest scenes, and gold inlay. This table alone was likely as expensive as some homes in Durres.After Liam had drinks and some appetizers arranged, Andrew looked across the table at both ladies.“I must say you both look lovely tonight. I apologize for the struggles we encountered getting here.”The girls both blushed. “Thank you”“And Alexa, I understand you visited the training ground recently?” Andrew said curiously.Alexa shrank, thinking she was in trouble. “I, I am sorry, I just needed to get out.”“What? No! Don’t be sorry! If you need to get out, please, talk to us. I admit Miss Roisin and myself are often busy running from one place to another, but if you have needs, we will all work to accommodate. In fact, the
The next morning Andrew woke up early and took Alexa to the training site before anyone else arrived.Raya said ‘Andrew, I tell you this one has more strength than either you or she knows. Be careful, train her well’‘What are you not telling me?’‘you will learn in due time on your own. Even she does no know the extent of her strength, so it is for you two to learn together.’‘really? Leaving me in the dark like this?’‘just know she is strong.’ Concluded Raya.“ok Alexa. Tell me of your training. You said a monk worked with you. If you passed the first level, I have to assume your natural physical agility is high.” Said Andrew, evaluating her posture.“Well, yes. When I was young, I often broke things. The monks told me it was because I was dragon blessed. And that is why I became the dragon priestess. I was bas
Andrew deftly caught the blade, beaming from ear to ear. “It took Jackson over three months to get that one! Anika managed it about a month later. None of them got it on their first try.”Alexa was stunned at what she had just done. The motion had come so naturally and just felt… right.“But seriously, how often do you use knives? Don’t you all have guns?” she asked skeptically.“Guns still have their place, but ammo supplies are running lower every day. Plus a knife is silent, and never runs out of ammo. I would rather have my knife over your gun.” Andrew explained.“Really?”To demonstrate, Andrew grabbed a practice gun with paint bullets, and a flexible training blade from his bag. He tossed the gun to Alexa.“It works just like a real one, but its just paint. When the bell gongs, we go.” Andrew backed up almost 20 feet, and set a gong timer for 10 seconds.&l
Late the next morning, Arya Croft called Andrew. “Hello Arya, what can I do for you today?”“Hello Mr. Andrew. Two thinks if you are not too busy. Roisin asks that you visit the new construction site and help her verify something with one of the engineers. They may have a discrepancy.”“Ok, not a problem. Alexa and I are nearby at the training ground so we can swing by shortly after lunch. What else?”“A Miss Natalia Wyvrena who is the Regional director of the Bank of Dragard would like to meet with you personally. We spoke of them cooperating on a few projects and she would like to offer to be your personal contact for any needs.”“hmm, have we been able to use them for anything yet?”“As a matter of fact, they have been quite helpful on several projects we have going. While we have the cash on hand for each project, the bank has given us very good terms for running capital which ha
Andrew frowned and glanced at Alexa. “Alexa, how do you feel the men are?” “Umm, well they have been working hard. I think they are ready for some field training.” “Are you?” Alexa paled in realization at what Andrew was proposing. “I guess I have to be… stall them for ten minutes?” “tell the men they have five to get here.” Alexa opened her phone and hurriedly fired off a series of texts. When she was done, she looked up at Andrew, set her jaw and nodded as she set a timer on her phone. “For now, stay behind me, and we will see if they will talk. Give the men a chance to get here. When it starts, you stay at my side. Your goal is to keep them off me and finish any I leave. We will not kill this bunch if we can help it, I have other plans for them. Disable, and move on. Alexa… don’t hold back. Only hold back what you need to not kill. This is going to be brutal. It will take a lot of energy. Keep up and look for any opportunities they
As Liam left to deal with the brawlers, Alexa stood and walked over to Andrew. He turned to her and examined her from head to toe. “You did well Alexa. Your skills are improving quickly.” He reached into his pocket and withdrew a small pill. “This is the cleanse pill I gave the men at the training site. It is the first level and will help purify your body of anything that is preventing you from advancing. From there we can make you even stronger. This will also help you recover from today. I warn you, depending on what is in your body, it can be very unpleasant at first but after, the results are normally worth it.” Alexa nodded and took the pill. To Andrew’s astonishment however, she had minimal side effects like the men had experienced. Alexa looked up after a few minutes and said “I feel more energized! As for side effects it was not bad.” Andrew was stunned. “the men writhed on the ground for 30 minutes!” Alexa laugh
Later in the evening, in a spa near the mountainous slopes north of Durres, none other than Shane Eisen sat in a steaming pool with a scantily clad call girl draped across his lap. “Brother Maahes, tell me, how goes our business?” “It is Maahas to you, Shane. We have never been nor ever will be “Brothers”. And you did not inform me that the site you wanted targeted was so well guarded. I lost eight men in that first visit. Their payment will come out of your hide if you do not provide an adequate explanation.” Shane spluttered, “It's not my fault if your men could not handle a few construction workers.” “It will cost you for their lives, but in the end, I uphold my word. I have sent a larger force and will see them dealt with,” assured Maahas, relaxing back into his own pool. Just then a messenger rushed in, face red, “my lord! It's bad!” “Speak.” “My lord, our men! A whole lot of them have been bound and gagged in the city squ
Andrew answered Liam’s call, listened and said “very well, leave his men tied to the public center. Make it clear who they belong to and the price on their head. 11 hours remain Liam.” before he hung up just as the doorbell to his suite rang. He had taken a shower and was resting in the sitting room so he answered the door to find Natalia Wyvrena. “Hello, would you be Mr. Andrew?” “Yes.” “Hello, I am Natalia Wyvrena. May we speak?” “I am a bit busy, but I have a short window.” Andrew led her to the sitting room where there was a dining table to worked well as a small conference desk. Natalia Wyvrena introduced herself as the reginal director of customer relations for the Bank of Dragard. “I am responsible for all of Placida, Coutre and Devos. I wanted to expend my personal services to you if you have any needs. As one of the banks largest depositors, I am of course on call for you 24/7.” ‘one of’ snickered Raya ‘try the s