Want me to tell Arthur?

Sullivan seized Joseph by the collar, pulling him close until their faces were mere inches apart. His voice was dangerously low, simmering with an icy rage. "You'll make sure the route I take is clear of any obstruction. I don't care about your family's safety anymore. If you fail me, if you even hesitate, you and your family will suffer in ways you can't imagine."

Joseph's face blanched as he felt the intensity of Sullivan's words, the threat chilling him to the core. Just then, General Collen entered, his voice steady as he announced, "Your Highness, we've brought Joseph's family to the prison, as you ordered."

Hearing the faint cries of his children echoing down the corridor, Joseph's resolve shattered. Desperation filled his eyes as he turned to Sullivan, pleading. "Please, Your Highness, don't harm them. They're innocent."