The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal

116. A Calculated Gamble

Elijah leaned over the conference table, spreading a map of the area as he glanced at Doug.

“Lando’s informed me that The Architect’s forces will strike at the meeting spot, likely as soon as we arrive.”

Doug’s face remained impassive, but there was a flicker of tension in his eyes. “And you plan to walk right into that?”

Elijah’s lips curved in a determined smile. “No, we’re going to turn their own ambush against them. They think we’re showing up unprepared.” He tapped a point on the map, his voice low. “But our men will already be positioned here and here.”

Doug nodded, a satisfied glint in his eye. “They’ll never see it coming.”

As they reviewed the plan, Sophia’s quiet voice broke through their focus. “You’re talking about a setup, aren’t you?” She stood in the doorway, her gaze sharp and unyielding. “This is about The Architect, isn’t it?”

Elijah straightened, his expression softening slightly as he moved toward her. “Sophia, you need to rest. This is something Doug and I can han