Chapter 46

• Zarek lounged in his opulent living room, sipping whisky and nursing lingering fury from the protest's brazen defiance, his mind still reeling from the villagers' audacity.
• Richard, his loyal and discreet assistant, entered with a comprehensive file, clearing his throat to signal his presence.
• "Sir, I've compiled exhaustive information on Sebastian Wellesley, encompassing his academic achievements, personal life, and tribal affiliations," Richard announced, his voice measured and precise.