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Khalid was still motionless, didn't say a word as he listened to the call.

Klaus couldn't hide his surprise any longer and scoffed.

"Are you even listening to me, Khalid?" Anger was cohorent in his voice.

Then, Khalid breathed out and finally said: "you must be a fool Klaus, to think I'd ever such a thing. Stepping down for you - is something I'll never do even in death". 

Klaus vibrated in anger and mockery all through but tried all he could not to let it show. 

"Well..." He sighed and said. "I'd have killed her right away, since your decision is already made. But then...she still has 12 hours to live. So, I'll keep that promise. Bye" And he dropped the call.

Khalid clenched his fists as he brought the phone down from his ear and turned around to face the balcony. 

He could feel it - that anger. But it was something he was