Qadeer found himself in a state of panic, his mind consumed with thoughts of how to extricate himself from the current situation. He was acutely aware that James’ decision to confer privately with Lesia was a clear indication of the trust placed in her. The realization cast doubt on the effectiveness of his provocations.

Yet, he could not linger in this situation any further. The presence of Lord Goyo had made him anxious. If he lost control of the Forty-Ninth Heaven, it would yield dire conseq