Damon’s heart thumped when he heard the butler’s announcement. He pushed the maid aside and hurried to the courtyard.

"Is Uzair here too?" he asked the butler, who nodded in response.

Pilan got up and followed into the courtyard too. Looking toward the gates, he saw a group of people arriving. He and Damon speculated over what had happened.

Uzair entered with several armed soldiers and approached the two men with a forced smile. "Mr. Damon, we need you to come with us as a witness. I hope you