Calculated Vengeance

Valen

When I walked into the boardroom, the place went dead quiet. That’s what I wanted. Fear’s a powerful weapon, especially when you’re piecing an empire back together from the ruins.

I sat down at the head of the table and scanned their faces. Twelve men. My lieutenants, my managers. Some looked fired up, others nervous, all waiting for orders.

“All right, gentlemen,” I said. “Let’s talk about