(Author’s POV)
Listening to Brian’s offer, a calculative greed gleamed in Garry’s eyes. He had done all sorts of menial, unethically tedious tasks for his boss and the underworld for the past ten years. A decade’s worth of dirty work and yet he still held the post of a mere dealer. His boss would shower him with shallow praise and give him empty promises from time to time, but he remained stuck in the shadows.
He wanted power~ .... he wanted prestige~ .... he wanted honour~ .... he wanted everything~ .... but most of all~ .... what he desired was to snatch away and take over the role of the boss of this underground den. He had been vying for it all along.
He extended his hand without much hesitation, as a smirk spread across his lips. Then and there, the verbal deal was signed in room 888. That was his first biggest mistake.
The following week, Brian Tape held a private meeting in one of his secluded properties on the Nocturne Coven Clan’s territory, on an estate under his domain. He had extended an invitation to everyone who was going to be involved in ’this work’ of his.
It was that day when Garry met quite a few old and new faces. Some were regular customers at the gambling houses. Some were with whom he had done business dealings in the past. Some of them would contact the information guild from time to time. But there were also some he hadn’t seen before.
All the parties were settled in a massive dining hall. The room was dimly lit, illuminated only by the countless candles which were spread on the large refectory table and the chandeliers hanging above. The wood made gothic table was laden with delicacies from around the world; their aroma wafted through the tense atmosphere. Garry glanced towards the person sitting at the head of the table, and a flicker of surprise flashed on his face.
A young, poised woman sat in the centre; her sharp, golden eyes were cold as they darted around the room. Brian Tape was seated to her right, whereas a rough, brawny looking man with curly hair was on the other side.
Brian clinked his glass with a spoon and started, his voice booming, "Hello, everyone~ ... I appreciate that all of my prestigious guests are here, in one room. All of you present today, some old, some new, are here for only one purpose. But~ ... before we start the discussion~ ... let’s go around the room and do some quick formal introductions. This~ ..." he gestured towards the woman, looking at her with a bright smile, his eyes lit up, "~is Ms. Catherine Richards~ .... clan leader of the Crimson Court Vampire Clan and the one who will be leading today’s meeting."
He then glanced opposite him and pointed towards the robust man and introduced, "This is~ .... Alpha Casper Everests~ ...." He paused, then added, "From the Moon Shine Pack~"
Casper sipped his wine and didn’t react much. Though his hand on the glass tightened. His actions seemed refined on the outside, but the standoffish attitude, Garry sensed it and so did others.

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