chapter 36

As the night stretched on, shrouding the estate in darkness, a new threat loomed on the horizon. Unknown to Jace and Marvis, Alexander and his mother were already hatching their next sinister plan, determined to destroy everything they held dear.

In the depths of their lair, hidden away from prying eyes, Alexander and his mother poured over their latest scheme, their faces twisted with malice.

"We need to strike when they least expect it," Alexander said, his voice dripping with venom. "We need to catch them off guard, before they have a chance to stop us."

His mother nodded in agreement, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Yes, but we need to be careful. We can't afford to make any mistakes this time. We need to make sure that nothing stands in our way."

With a cold, calculating gaze, they began to lay out their plan, piece by piece, each detail more diabolical than the last.

Meanwhile, Jace and Marvis remained blissfully unaware of the danger that lurked just beyond their doorstep