The Iron Blades Syndicate had lost serious face this time, and Roman Gault, as their leader, naturally wanted immediate retaliation.
However, Silas Carmichael urged him not to be rash. He told Roman to wait, that the current situation in Cresthaven was too chaotic and volatile. Playing the hero now would only draw unwanted attention. Roman considered the advice and, after careful deliberation, decided to accept it. As long as Elias Vance remained in Cresthaven, there would be no shortage of opportunities for payback.
As for who might be plotting against him, Elias couldn't have cared less. The number of people in this world who wanted him dead was long enough to fill a ledger, and someone like Roman Gault barely qualified for the last page.
On the drive back, the Lenco BearCat that Elia
