Chapter 71

Gazing up at the night sky, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders as I dialled number after number, my voice a whisper against the vast darkness. The stars above seemed indifferent to the urgency of my mission - ensuring that my identity remained a guarded secret amongst Eden’s group people those in the banking business, cell phone distribution, international selling and purchasing departments, real estate, and music entertainment.

Anyone who knew of my connections with Eden was under strict orders to seal their lips or face immediate dismissal.

I had learned the hard way that wealth was a double-edged sword. When I was appointed Marshal, an invisible target seemed to form on my back. Bodyguards swarmed around me, their presence a constant reminder of my vulnerability. Every meal was a ceremony of suspicion, each bite scrutinized for poison. The freedom to enjoy the simplest pleasures, like a quiet meal, had been snatched away from me.

I couldn't sleep with a woman I liked wi
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