Chapter 81 Negotiations

Tension rises as the two groups watched each other in animosity, waiting for who would make a move.

Despite the stand-off between the groups, Vasili remains calm, watching his wife. It's been a while before he turns to the silent commotion.

Looking up, his eyes wandered to fierce-looking men and women. All were staring back at him. They are all strangers garbed in all black.

"Weapons down" he casually commanded. And promptly without hesitation, everyone lowers their weapon.

His eyes are fixed on the older man above whose face shows the harsh life he had endured. Though he cannot discern what's behind the mask of coldness he wears, he doesn't feel threatened around him. Their piercing gazes lock for a moment before he looks away.

Steven and Samuel turn to look at him to turn his inferences but he returns to watching his wife, ignoring them.

The three have already composed themselves and Amelia's calm gaze was on him. Her eyes reveal nothing of her thoughts.

With their gazes locke