Sophie couldn''t help but find the whole situation downrightughable.


    How on earth could anyone who did such despicable things ever be hailed as a hero of their time? And how could they have the nerve to im they were saving humanity? They weren''t saving anyone but themselves, securing their own endless fortune.


    "Caelum, how''s Reece doing these days?"


    When Sophie brought up Reece, Caelum replied, "His injuries aren''t too bad. With a few days of good rest, he''ll be back to normal. I''ll have the butler take you to him." "Alright."


    Sophie had aundry list of questions for Reece.


    The butler led her upstairs. Reece''s room was tucked away in a corner on the second floor. Sophie opened the door and saw Reeceid up in bed. He nced her way and said, "I knew you''d show up today." A faint smile crept across Reece''s face.


    "You can still crack a smile despite being banged up like this?"


    Sophie sat down next to him. "How''re you holding up? Feeling okay?"


    Reece nodded.


    "Who was it that attacked you?"


    "Some guy in a mask and ck cloak."


    "The Silent Shadows?"


    "Yeah."


    Reece went on, "Exactly like you described. I''m convinced he''s with The Silent Shadows."


    "But why would they go after you out of the blue?"


    "Because I turned down their offer."


    Reece handed Sophie a ck invitation. "They left this at the hotel entrance. It''s got to be the mark of


    The Silent Shadows you were


    checking out."


    The invitation was brief, just expressing their wish for Reece to join them and mentioning that The Silent Shadows is an ancient group that helps people reach the top it was signed with a seal of the sun and a phoenix.


    The standout feature was a card inside with a website address.


    Reece said, "This is probably their internal site. When I logged in, there were only ''yes'' or ''no'' options. I hit ''no.""


    "You''re nuts. You should''ve clicked ''yes,'' then you wouldn''t be in this mess."


    Sophie frowned.


    Reece just chuckled. "You think joining The Silent Shadows is a breeze? If I''d said ''yes,'' that would be the real nightmare." "But you''re not exactly in great shape now."


    Sophie said in all seriousness, "The


    Silent Shadows will ruin anyone they


    can''t control. They''re already spreading rumors that you''re involved in shady deals overseas. Do you know how much trouble you''d bein if they nabbed you for that? You''d be in prison forever


    "I know, but I''m not scared. After all, I''ve got you in my corner."N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content.


    Reece gave a slight smile, gently patting Sophie''s hand, "Don''t look so worried. I''m alright now, aren''t I?"


    "Even though thepany''s working overtime on damage control, it''s still going to ding your career."


    "If I''ve done nothing wrong, I''ve got nothing to fear."


    Reece''s face turned serious. "But you, pulling one over on The Silent Shadows like that, they''re not going to let it slide."