Chapter 23 - Betrayal

"So the Home Minister was involved in this as well," Lisa asserted, her tone tinged with disdain.

"Indeed!" Pierre confirmed with a nod. "But do you know what he did when Peter called him?"

"What? He didn't pick up the phone?" Lisa guessed.

"Haha! Wrong again," Pierre chuckled, his tone mocking. "Well, actually, he did pick up the call. And his words were as follows: 'Peter my dear! Out of all people, never in my dreams have I ever imagined that you would do something as shady as this.' And then he hung up the call. That was the moment when Peter realized that he was completely doomed. There was no one to support him anymore, and he surrendered."

After recounting the tale, Lisa and Drake were left puzzled. "What? Is that it?" Drake asked, his frustration evident.

"What happened to him afterward?" Lisa inquired, her curiosity piqued.

"Patience! Patience, my boy! I haven't finished yet. Just preparing myself for what's about to come next!" Pierre teased.

"Okay, so where was I?" Pierre m
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