The Black Card System

Chapter Hundred And Eighty Seven

The next day, Charles was having breakfast when the doorbell rang, and Martha went to answer it.

Vera came in looking worried and shocked.

“Good morning…” she said hastily, before jumping to the main reason she had come as early as that. “Why didn't you pick your calls? I've been so worried. How did it go? Is James fine?” She asked, rapidly, and Charles sighed.

“Well…”

“Also, the date for the competition is out. It's in a week's time.” She informed him, before she forgot about it.

“In a week's time?” Charles asked, and she nodded.

“What about James? Is he here? Is he fine?” She asked, looking towards the stairs.

“Actually. He's fine, but at the same time, he's not.” Charles replied, getting to his feet.

“Okay, that sounds scary. What do you mean by that?” She asked, looking at him warily.

“He's fine, meaning he's alive, but he's not fine because he's injured badly, and there's a big issue we have at hand.” Charles explained, and she inhaled deeply.

“Where's he?” She asked, and