The Unstoppable Dragon Marshal

82. The Battle Begins

Elijah paced across his office, the tension in the air thickening with each passing second. Doug stood nearby, his face grim as he delivered the latest update.

"Duke West’s men are already making moves, Marshal," Doug said.

"They’ve infiltrated some of the key personnel tied to Sophia’s deal with Lando Yale. William Winter is also playing his part, trying to sabotage it from the inside."

Elijah clenched his fists. He had expected this, but the sheer coordination of the attack showed how determined Duke West and William Winter were to ruin Sophia’s progress—and his.

"We can’t let them win," Elijah said, his voice steady despite the storm brewing inside him.

"This deal is too important for Sophia. I want you to secure every corner, Doug. No loose ends."

Doug nodded sharply.

"Already on it. I’ve got eyes on Yale’s top advisors, and we’ve neutralized a few of Duke’s informants. But it’s a battle now. Duke’s going to push harder."

Elijah’s jaw tightened. He had dealt with Duke West before,