Chapter 181-2 Danielle shot him a sidelong glance. "Black Web doesn't need dead weight." In other words, only those who could pass their rigorous tests had the talents they wanted. Lowering the bar wasn't an option.
"Black Web will be expanding its business," Danielle announced. "Emery will oversee the new project." This was her main purpose for attending the meeting.
"What kind of business? Why all the secrecy?" Nox asked nonchalantly.
"You'll know when the tcomes. Any other questions?" Danielle glanced around the room.
"No," the members replied.
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"Meeting adjourned," Danielle declared before striding out of the conference room.
"Ms. Darling, what's the new business line?" Emery asked as he followed her out.
"I'll send you the details tomorrow," Danielle replied.
The next day, Geoffrey and Polly arrived at the Hillside Manor. They had no idea what torment Fiona had endured at the Nathor Palace.
'Fiona must have suffered in that bastard's hands. I have to get her out as soon as possible,' Polly thought.
Polly had spent hours the previous night crying to Geoffrey, exaggerating the situation until he agreed to accompany her to the Charrington Manor to plead for Fiona's release.
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Geoffrey held his tongue while Polly sent him silent cues.