Morris' eyes fluttered open, his mind foggy and disoriented. He tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through his head, forcing him back onto the pillow. As he struggled to regain his bearings, a figure entered the room, its presence commanding attention."Who are you?" Morris demanded, his voice weak but laced with suspicion.The stranger smiled, his eyes gleaming with an otherworldly intensity. "My name is Cecil," he said, his voice low and smooth. "And I'm the one who saved your life."Morris' eyes narrowed, his mind racing with questions. "Why did you help me?" he asked, his tone laced with skepticism.Cecil chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I've been watching you, Morris. I've seen your battles with Lecter, your cunning and determination. You're a remarkable individual, and I have a use for you."Morris' instincts screamed warning, but he was too weak to resist. "What do you want from me?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.Cecil's smile grew wider, his eyes
Lecter's gaze narrowed as he listened to his employee's words, his mind racing with shock and anger. "What do you mean, the contractor terminated his contract?" he asked, his voice low and deadly. Jared had a multi-million contract with Lecter up until that point. What would make him cancel terms?His employee, a nervous-looking man named Alex, shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "I'm sorry, sir. I just received word from our legal team. The contractor, Jared, has terminated his contract with our company, effective immediately."Lecter's eyes flashed with rage, his fists clenched at his sides. "That's impossible," he snarled. "Jared was one of our most trusted contractors. What reason did he give for terminating the contract?"Alex hesitated, his eyes darting nervously around the room. "He...he cited a conflict of interest, sir. He said he couldn't continue working with us due to personal reasons."Lecter's laughter was cold and menacing. "Personal reasons?" he repeated. "I'll give him
Lecter scanned the crowded room, his gaze locking onto Jared's smiling face. He strode through the throng of guests, his eyes fixed on his target.Jared's laughter was loud, his eyes gleaming with amusement as he chatted with his friends. But his smile faltered as he saw Lecter approaching."Lecter," he said, his voice wary. "I didn't know you were coming."Lecter's smile was cold, his eyes glinting with anger. "I wasn't invited, Jared. But I couldn't miss the chance to talk to you."Jared's eyes narrowed, his friends melting away as he faced Lecter. "What do you want, Lecter?"Lecter's voice was low, his words dripping with venom. "You know exactly what I want, Jared. I want to know why you terminated our contract."Jared's shrug was casual, his eyes gleaming with defiance. "I didn't need your services anymore, Lecter. It was a business decision."Lecter's laughter was mocking, his eyes flashing with anger. "A business decision? You call betraying me a business decision?"Jared's fac
Lecter relaxed in his study when his phone rang. It was a strange number, but Lecter wasn't in the mood for phone calls. The events of the party played in his head like a drama. How could he be humiliated so?The phone stopped ringing and began again. It was still the same unknown number. Lecter then picked up the phone."Hello?" Lecter said."I was wondering when you'd pick up. I know you're a busy man and all but can't you spare a moment for dirt like us?" The voice on the other side of the phone said to Lecter. Lecter frowned."And who's this?" Lecter asked."It's Cecil. We met at the party the other day and I threatened you not to mess with Morris again," Cecil replied."Ah, yes. The new business partner. Tell me, Cecil, what is it that Morris has over you? Why are you working with him?" Lecter asked Cecil."Morris, having something over me? Nah, I'm the one with all the power. You see Lecter, I'm calling you right now because I want everything that was originally mine. Every sing
Lecter's gaze narrowed as he sat across from Andrew, his mind racing with questions. "So, Andrew, I hear you know something about my family," he said, his voice low and even.Andrew's eyes twinkled with age, his face lined with wrinkles. "Ah, yes, Lecter," he said. "I knew your father well. We were old friends."Lecter's eyes locked onto Andrew's, his gaze intense. "And what about Cecil?" he asked. "What do you know about him?"Andrew's expression turned serious, his eyes clouding over. "How do you know that name?" Andrew asked."Because he suddenly appeared in my life and uttered nonsense. What do you know about him?" Lecter asked and Andrew sighed."Cecil is your stepbrother, Lecter," he said. "Your father and his mother were together for a while before he met your mother,"Lecter's eyes widened in shock, his mind reeling with the revelation. He had never known that his father had dated someone like that in the past, let alone had a stepbrother."Why didn't I know about this?" Lec
Lecter's gazes narrowed as he sat at his desk, his mind racing with the latest developments. He had just finished discussing strategy with Alaric when another worker burst into his office, a look of urgency on his face."Lecter, we have a problem," the worker said, his voice trembling. "Jared has pulled out of more contract deals. He's sabotaging our business, Lecter."Lecter's eyes flashed with anger, his mind racing with betrayal. He couldn't believe that Jared would do such a thing, after everything he had done for him."How many contracts?" Lecter demanded, his voice cold and deadly.The worker swallowed hard, his eyes dropping. "Five, Lecter. Five major contracts, all gone."Lecter's eyes widened in shock, his mind reeling with the implications. He knew that this was a devastating blow, one that could cripple his empire."Find out why," Lecter snarled, his voice rising in anger. "Find out why Jared did this, and who is behind it."The worker nodded, his expression filled with fea
Jared slowly drove back home after his meeting with Lecter. His mind was filled with so many options and he constantly pondered on how the whole events would turn out. Lecter had promised to help him, to be there for him, but would that happen?Would Lecter truly keep his word? However as far as Jared was concerned, there was only one way to find out.Jared drove straight into the street that led to his house. It was already dark and there wasn't a lot of people on the street. But then, a car suddenly pulled up in front of his car and Jared was forced to hault."Hey! What the hell do you think you're doing? Are you out of your mind? He yelled at the driver as he stepped down. Jared approached the car , furious. Then the car door slowly opened and a person stepped down.When Jared saw who it was, he froze on the spot."Cecil. I didn't know it was you," he said as Cecil smiled."Jared. My friend. I can oardn the mistake of course. We are all capable of making one. However, I am still co
Lecter gleamed with excitement as he pulled up to the restaurant in his sleek black car. He had been looking forward to this night all week, and finally, he was going to spend some quality time with the beautiful Anna.He stepped out of the car and walked around to open Anna's door, helping her out with a gallant smile. She looked stunning in her red evening gown, her hair styled perfectly and her eyes sparkling like diamonds."You look breathtaking, Anna," Lecter said, offering her his arm.Anna smiled, her cheeks flushing with pleasure. "Thank you, Lecter. You don't look so bad yourself."Lecter chuckled, leading her into the restaurant. The maître d' greeted them with a bow, showing them to their table by the window. The view of the city skyline was stunning, and Lecter knew that this was going to be a night to remember.As they sat down, Lecter couldn't help but notice the way Anna's eyes sparkled in the dim light. He felt a pang of desire, but he pushed it aside, determined to mak