Chapter 300

Cyrus kept the operational details to himself, and Chandler didn't press for specifics. Chandler simply nodded and said, "Alright, I got it." Phoebe looked bewildered. "Cyrus, what did he understand?" It seemed the two men shared a silent agreement, an understanding only experienced players could possess. Cyrus mirrored her thoughts; Chandler was shrewd, his background in a bureaucratic family lending him a sharp edge. An adversary like that would be formidable indeed. But for now, he was an ally, a powerful force to wield against the Lynch family. "With your intelligence, an explanation would be pointless, come closer," Cyrus said, beckoning Phoebe with a finger. "Wh-what for?" Phoebe tensed, her mind flashing back to Cyrus's previous attempts to take advantage of her. "We have important matters to discuss. What else were you thinking?" Cyrus scolded. She reluctantly approached, then reacted strongly to his whispered instructions. "I can't do that!" she protested. "You must