The moment the words left my mouth, my men entered the room in formation.
Confusion and outrage flashed across several faces.
“Take them home,” I ordered. “And watch them.”
“No—you cannot treat us like common criminals!” Calisto roared as my men closed in and began escorting him and Eleanor from the chamber.
Several council elders approached me—some to speak, some clearly hoping to form new alliances—but my guards intercepted them smoothly. I was already being led out.
Danae fell into step beside me as we walked.
“That was masterfully done,” she murmured.
“Thank you.” I glanced at her. “And the girl?”
“She’s been taken to the mansion’s dungeon—along with her men.”
I nodded once. “Good. Then I believe it’s time I paid her a visit.”
The elevator doors slid open in front of us.
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