Chapter 160

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