The Curse of Power

The room was shut silent, Victoria's words hanging like a storm cloud over everyone.

All eyes were on her, some filled with disbelief, others with shock.

Cassie was the first to break the tension. Her voice trembled, tinged with both disbelief and rising anger.

"Victoria, what are you even saying?" Cassie asked, stepping forward. "You're telling us that Eratz is in danger because of… those two? This is ridiculous. It doesn't make any sense!"

Victoria's sharp eyes turned to her, steady but exhausted.

"It makes sense," Victoria replied firmly. "If you know what drives people at that level. What I've just told you..."

"No." Cassie's voice rose, cutting Victoria off. "This is absurd. You said they are important people who are already the best right? Are you listening to yourself? Why do you bring something like that? A murder?!" her voice cracked, trembling with fury.