Lena was jolted into full awareness by sound of bodies colliding. She gazed around in bewilderment, frightened by the number of unfamiliar faces in the room.

But then she saw Renz. And Lena was instantly filled with joy.

Aleksandr angrily stalked towards Renz, and pulled him off of an older man with great difficulty. Renz was still violently fuming, and he lunged toward the man again.

"Felix, take everyone upstairs. Now," Aleksandr said coldly. Like a trained animal, Felix immediately stood, and folded his arms firmly. The other men of the room did not need any further instruction as they stood up and exited the office, several grumbling in disappointment....