Chapter 149: The Challenge of Leadership

Frederick Everywhere smelled like blood and something strangely sweet, Frederick thought to himself. Inside the house, the atmosphere was tense. The staff moved about with hushed voices and nervous glances. Frederick’s actions had caused ripples of fear and uncertainty. He had hoped to eliminate threats, but the reality of the situation was more complicated than anticipated. That morning, Frederick met with his trusted advisors, Stefano and Paul. They gathered in the study, where Frederick had been trying to piece together the events of the previous night. Stefano’s face was lined with concern, while Paul’s expression was a mix of support and anxiety. “Frederick,” Stefano began, breaking the silence, “I understand you had a difficult night. How are you holding up?” Frederick looked up from his papers, his face drawn and tired. “I’m managing, Stefano. I acted on my instincts, but the consequences are more severe than I anticipated.” Paul nodded, his voice steady. “You had to make