MAIN VILLA
10:32 AM
I walk into my father’s office: this is the moment to die, Inara.
I see him sitting comfortably behind his desk with a hateful look— and above all, a magnificent weapon perfectly aimed at my forehead.
I look at him, expressionless. Any sign of weakness or fear could be fatal.
It’s better to die with dignity, head held high, than to die crawling.
"I was expecting you."
I figured, given the weapon you’re holding in your hand.
"Do you know what I found out this morning? Alexander was released from prison without you warning me! How could you have told me when you’ve given me no information about him since I sent you on that infiltration mission?"
"I didn’t have enough time to discover what he was hiding, and my obligations to the gang prevented me from fully commi
