Echo.

The revelation about Caesar having a child was like a crack in the fortress of his power, a secret that had been carefully guarded. The fact that the almighty Caesar had something so vulnerable to protect was almost laughable. This newfound knowledge became a weapon, a leverage that I could use to my advantage.

With this piece of information in hand, I was driven to gather more details. Having something that could potentially expose Caesar's vulnerability was like a dream come true. It was a way to level the playing field, to gain control in a situation where I was otherwise navigating treacherous waters blindfolded.

I started by scouring...