He disconnected and scowled, considering what to do next.

Lyon watched Spencer through the one-way glass in his office, his expression unruffled. He picked up his phone and dialed.

"Find out what Spencer has been doing on the side lately," he commanded.

Spencer's reports that had been sent in previously were not significant enough for him to pay a personal visit. Also, ever since his arrival in Capitarnia, Spencer had been reserved, acting clandestinely and sharing little information about what he had been doing.

The individual on the other end was taken aback, with a tinge of sarcasm. "Why the sudden interest in Spencer? He's been your loyal servant for...