Chapter 68

• Slaughter, he contemplated. Such an act might be excessively messy, yet paradoxically, it carried a sense of appropriateness given the circumstances. However, he was acutely aware that Grandmother would not be pleased if he were to add another name to his already notorious reputation for cruelty.
• Perhaps abduction followed by murder would serve as a more viable option, as it would prevent anyone from having solid grounds to suspect him of involvement.
• "Good morning, darling," Valerie greeted him.