he Chess Piece (3)

The next day, Shadow strode toward the meeting place which was located at her own office. It was a business trip, or so everyone hoped.

Due to the missing bride, the guests returned disappointedly. It showed clearly on their faces. Shadow was a valuable asset in The Unknown. That is where Malikul came into play. Using the authority of Shadow’s husband, he assured them. He made a promise that Shadow had agreed upon.

The promise was predetermined. Thus, everyone returned with quite a smile on their faces eventually. After all, everyone that was invited was favored by Shadow. Clearly. Of course, Malikul pointed out that one as well.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was increasingly heightened. For some reason, Malikul arrived without his wife. His eyes were asking Wan where she was, and, obviously, Wan didn’t know. It would be something wrong somewhere if he knew when her husband didn’t know about her whereabouts.

She should be here the earliest as she was the owner of this room, in f