"Go ahead and freshen up." Jasper said smoothly, releasing Hiraya's hand. "I want every trace of that animal expunged from you."
"As you wish," Hiraya said softly, offering him a faint smile before turning away.
Knowing Joel wouldn't go down quietly, Jasper immediately issued new orders to his assembled army in preparation for an imminent battle.
"Station more men at every entrance and every vantage point within and outside this estate. Triple the patrols and let every soldier be on the alert. If my father or any of his minions show their face here, shoot to kill. The man who brings me Joel's head will be promoted to second in command. Remember, show no mercy."
"Yes Sir." His ruthless army moved like shadows, securing rooftops, gates, and hidden passages with military precision.
Snipers took positions in the towers, while armed teams swept the grounds.
The estate, once a symbol of Joel's dominance, was now a fortress primed for war.
