51: Playing Dirty

Fredric's brain began buzzing. A million thoughts crossed his agitated mind, and one truth stood out. His mansion had been bugged. And not by his daughter. But rather one of his pleasure toys. Which meant that Lucas' influence ran deeper than he had anticipated. How many of his trusted had been compromised? He felt his stomach churn at what might have been discovered, and for the very first time he shook. Trembled at the possibility of his enemies having the upper hand. And prison, was not an option. Heavens knew he wouldn't survive there. He had arrested more men than he would care to count, and even if he hadn't, no man of the uniform does well in prison. That left Frederic with only one option. Destroy his enemies before they destroy him.

With no formulated plan in mind, Frederic turned to his daughter. His pride and chauvinism would let him apologize, but he knew she was the last person who would betray him. “It's you and me against them all.” He rasped, stopping closer and rela