Chapter 65: Twice The Monster

Lucian’s POV “What do you mean she has escaped?” I demanded, clenching my teeth. Frank fixed his gaze on me, standing tall with both hands resting behind his back while I remained seated in my swivel chair. “Somebody interrupted us,” he explained. My rage boiled over, and I pounded the table with my hands, the sound echoing throughout my office. “Who was it?” I inquired. My face was gloomy. “We don’t know,” He briefly answered. I glanced at the other men standing behind Frank, all visibly intimidated, avoiding my gaze. I rubbed my temples to ease the building tension. “Find out who was responsible, and locate her!” I commanded, rising from my chair and approaching Frank. “This time, make sure you don’t lose her,” I said firmly before storming out. Descending to the basement, I checked our captives. Among them was Cercei’s mother, bearing the marks of her struggle. Her injuries were severe, and I had to call for a doctor to tend to her. Now she was stable and mended. Indeed, my purpose