Chapter 44

• Dice knew all too well—the data he had manipulated for his master was a ticking time bomb. Sooner or later, it would be discovered by the South Metro authorities, especially by Maverick Osmond. The long-standing grudge between that tyrant and his master made the risk even greater. Maverick had suffered countless humiliating defeats, but the man never learned.
• Xavier had warned him many times: yield to the will of the Sky Ruler. But Maverick had a habit of defiance—and Xavier never hesitated to draw his blade.
• That was why Dice had gone to such lengths to conceal Gala. Every step, every trace… even now.