The main assembly hall on the estate was filled with a tense silence. My securiy team, the department heads, and everyone else stood rigidly, their faces were a mixture of apprehension and forced composure. They had undoubtedly heard news of what was going on in the estate.
The news of Castillo's attempt, his failure, and the arrest of his helpers had spread like wildfire through the estate. They were waiting to see what I would do, how I would respond. And I was once again going to give them a show they would never forget.
I stood at the head of the room, behind a long, polished mahogany table. Elias stood a few paces behind me as always. My gaze swept over the faces in the room, searching for any hint of disloyalty, any flicker of doubt. I found none, none one gave anything away.