Victor stood in front of Mr. Charles, his face revealing a hidden tension beneath a calm exterior. The room was filled with a foreboding atmosphere, the dim lighting casting shadows that darkened both of their expressions.

Mr. Charles broke the silence, his voice steady but commanding. "After eliminating Clara, you need to inform Rachel about it," he said, locking eyes with Victor. "Let her know who holds the power here. I want to see how she reacts to the fact that we took out her two men so easily."

Victor nodded, though doubt gnawed at him. "But, Mr. Charles, what if she becomes suspicious of us?"

"Don’t make it obvious,"...