After a few seconds of heavy silence in the study, Shane Cross picked up his phone and dialed Scarlett Byrne.
"Look into the background of Claire’s fiancé. Deep dive," Shane commanded, his voice vibrating with a subtle, icy resonance. "And then, notify Dominic Sheffield. Tell him I need a villa in Metro City."
During this period, Scarlett Byrne had been buried in the corporate machinations of Sterling Corp, effectively transforming their internal structure to suit the Sovereign’s needs. She wasn't residing at the Lakeside Estates, but she remained his most lethal and efficient instrument.
Upon receiving the order from the Sovereign, she executed it instantly. Within thirty seconds, Shane’s phone buzzed again.
It was Dominic Sheffield calling personally. "Mr. Cross, I have personally cu
