"Since you’re so eager to prove your worth, Ah Xuan, let me help you reach the top."
Julian Vance didn't miss the cold calculation in Arthur de Molay’s voice. After the bloody display in the Vaults, Julian stared at the folder on the mahogany desk. "Sir, you mean I should continue to lead the hunt for the 'Canvas' cell with the Action Division?"
Arthur smiled, the smoke from his cigar curling around his head like a crown. "That’s right. This is a rare opportunity, Julian. In the Milice, respect is earned in blood and successful arrests. If you want to sit at the high table, this is the achievement you need."
(How far this game goes depends entirely on the mole...) Arthur’s inner voice whispered, a jagged thought that Julian caught with a chill.
Julian masked his reaction with a look of
