The first person to make President Sebastian Ravenscroft genuinely lose his composure was not a foreign leader.
It was not a corrupt businessman.
It was not even the Council.
It was Magnus .
And Magnus had just returned to Valenridge.
The presidential convoy was moving through downtown traffic when Sebastian's secure phone vibrated. He glanced at the screen. Then blinked. Once.Twice.
For a moment, he genuinely wondered if someone was playing a prank.
The message contained only three words.
Miss me, President?
Sebastian immediately sat upright.
Elena noticed.
"What's wrong?" Instead of answering, he handed her the phone. She read the message. Nothing happened. Then she saw the sender. .Her eyes widened.
"No." Sebastian nodded.
"Yes."
"No."
"Unfortunately."
Elena looked horrified.
"He's back?"
"Apparently."
She leaned against the seat and closed her eyes.
"Dear God."
The security agent driving glanced into the mirror.
