Chapter 383
Chapter 384 The Prime Minister Is Dead
She looked and saw a name she didn’t recognize.
That meant the caller was looking for Nael; this was his Star Brain.
Lyra unlocked the device and handed it over.
A shadow flickered quickly across Nael’s face as he read the screen.
“You go ahead and sleep. I’ll be right back p>
Curious though she was, Lyra simply nodded.
Nael bent down and brushed a soft kiss against her forehead before heading out.
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He closed the door, walked a short distance away, kept his gaze fixed toward the room, and accepted the call.
“What is it p>
Every trace of warmth vanished from his features, cold glints flickering deep within his eyes.
The caller was the prime minister’s personal secretary.
“It’s been discovered. You need to come tonight p>
Darkness swept through Nael’s gaze. “I understand p>
When he returned to the bedroom, seeing Lyra lying patiently beneath the covers waiting for him, his expression softened once more.
“ Something’s come up at the Red Castle. I have to go over there p>
Lyra blinked, silently questioning what had happened.
Nael shook his head. “Not sure yet. They only asked me to come p>
Lyra nodded, gesturing for him to leave.
Nael raised the Star Brain. “I’ll take this with me, then. That way, if someone else contacts me, it won’t wake
you?
Lyra nodded again.
Nael gave a faint smile, leaned down, and pressed a light, fleeting kiss upon her lips.
“You act almost like you want me gone p>
Lyra shook her head and gestured slowly with her hands p>
She pointed at the Star Brain, then pointed at herself.
Nael chuckled “Alright. I’ll wrap up this business and be back soon. Get some sleep p>
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Lyra gave a soft nod and slowly closed her eyes.
Sasfied, Nael dimmed the room lights, then slipped quietly outside.
Once the sound of his footsteps faded away, Lyra opened her eyes and climbed out of bed.
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She leaned against the window, watching the hovercar’s lights vanish into the distance, then hurried to her own bedroom and retrieved her personal Star Brain.
Several days had passed since their last exchange. Her screen flooded with messages from Specter.
“Guide, how have you been?
“Any more targets you want dead p>
“You’ve gone radio–silent for days again.
“Do you only remember I exist when you need something? My poor heart p>
“(Image attached p>
“This is the personal guard you care so much about? He doesn’t look all that impressive p>
“Guide, he’s bringing men to hunt us down. What do you suppose we should do p>
“ Core Prime is under full lockdown now. Such a shame.
“If war breaks out, which side will you choose p>
Lyra’s heart sank the instant she saw Hadrien’s name pop up in the thread.
“You are not to hurt him p>
Ding.
“Finally, you reply, Guide.
“Only he can get you to talk to me. That stings…
“He’s the one sending troops after us. You don’t seem to care if we get killed p>
Lyra frowned and typed rapidly.
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“He is only following Core Prime’s orders.
ke me, he is not your enemy. Do not harm him by mistake. ”
Specter wrote, “That makes me happy to hear.
“I haven’t seen you in ages. Can I see you p>
Lyra replied, “You always hide behind a mask. What would be the point p>
Specter sent, “I promise I won’t wear it next time, okay p>
Lyra’s gaze turned thoughtful.
She recalled their last conversation. He’d spoken with total confidence about the Oversight Council Director.
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Did the rebels have spies planted all across Core Prime, keeping constant watch over everyone close to her?
Or could they manipulate outcomes from far away, predicting every turn of events?
“I’ve wanted to ask this for a while. Ho Director’s position p>
could
you be so certain we could decide who takes the Oversight
Specter replied, “You’re so powerful, Guide, and so many people like you. It wasn’t hard to guess how much influence you have on Core Prime p>
Lyra did not buy that explanation.
“Does that also include knowing what terms I might offer p>
Specter countered, “What terms? Has Core Prime threatened you?
“Do you want our help p>
Lyra suspected he was playing dumb,
“Core Prime is under lockdown. How dare you keep operating p>
Instead of answering, Specter sent another smiley emoji p>
Lyra typed, “If you’re so bold, why not kill the prime minister outright p>
Specter’s reply hit her like a shockwave. “He’s already gone p>
Lyra froze. Her eyes blew wide open. “What did you just say p>
Specter replied, I mean, the prime minister is already dead p>
Lyra stared disbelievingly at the words on screen.
That explained Nael’s sudden urgent departure.
“Was this your doing p>
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Specter replied with a smiley emoji.
That cheerful emoticon sent cold chills crawling down Lyra’s spine.
“You actually killed the prime minister p>
Another smiley emoji.
Lyra typed, “Back when you were ordered to eliminate Finnian, why did you fail the first attempt p>
Specter replied, “Yoren showed up far too fast; who could’ve predicted that?
“You told us to kill the chicken; we can’t go chasing the dog instead p>
A terrible realization crashed over Lyra.
They had been testing her.
“Were you behind all those accusations against the Silk family enterprises p>
Specter sent another smile,
Goosebumps rose all over Lyra’s skin.
“You people are terrifying p>
Specter sent, “Is that a compliment p>
Lyra typed, “…If that’s how you want to take it p>
Specter replied, “Thank you p>
Lyra paused, then restated her demand firmly.
“Once more. Whatever grudge you hold against Core Prime, leave Hadrien out of it p>
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Specter replied, “Oh my. I’m so jealous that he gets so much care and attention from you p>
Lyra’s expression hardened. “Do you hear me p>
Specter replied with a smiley emoji.
He gave no clear promise. Lyra’s mood darkened sharply.
“If anything happens to him, I will hunt you down for revenge, no matter what it costs me p>
Reading that line, Specter massaged his temples with a headache.
She is serious.
He stood and stepped outside.
bezntecing something.
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They noticed him emerge and knew new information had arrived.
“What’s going on p>
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