23 – SHAKEN
STEPHAN
“How many?” Claude asked.
“Five.”
“Five!” his eyes widened.
“Yes, five.”
“Stephan, are you certain that you can get this done with just five men?” There was a tinge of worry in Claude’s voice.
For the first time in a long time, he made no attempt to go for the bottle even though it was within reach.
“That was the exact number of Elite Guards that would have been sent if I didn’t volunteer to go instead.”
“Yeah Stephan, they are professionals, that makes sense. You should have requested more men.”
I eyed him, “What are you trying to imply?”
Claude sniffled and kept quiet.
“No, go ahead and say it.”
“Stephan you know as well as I know that the Elite Guards are the best of the best, it makes sense to send only five.”
“What are you trying to imply Claude, I wa
