Chapter 90

• Petrovic leaned forward, deliberately shattering the tense silence that hung in the air, along with the combative stares that filled the room. "It has come to my attention that a restructuring is required; it seems that Zayt here believes he deserves a claim to my position, and according to the rumblings I have heard, he has garnered the support of some of my most trusted men."
• As he surveyed the faces on the left side of the table, his expression teetered dangerously close to murderous. "So, who among you has been whispering behind my back, breaking the sacred code?" His voice cracked like a whip on the final word, causing Anastasia to flinch involuntarily.
• One of the two unfamiliar men seated on Sandro's left side let out a chuckle. "Come now, brother. You cannot honestly label it as breaking tradition if it is truly in the best interests of the organization to have someone more qualified in power. After all, it is my seat you stole—like a coward, no less—allowing Harake to fight your battles on your behalf."