Hollywood Zenith

Samuel was driving back when he received an urgent call from Jane. He pulled his car to the side, knowing it was something important or she wouldn't have called knowing where he was going. "Hello?" "Boss, it's happening. I think what you predicted has come true. We intercepted a call Robert received when he was in the hospital, and it is most likely her." Jane said in a solemn tone. She was aware that she would be heavily involved in everything moving forward and that there would soon be a full-scale conflict that would be irreversible for both sides. "I see. Tell Uncle Daniel that I will go and meet her. It's time to make a few things clear, or else there would be no winner after everything. Also, start unloading everything just like we planned. We need to get public on our side no matter what." He added. "Should we also get in touch with the impacted families? I mean, once we pried the hornet's nest, it would make headlines. I have no idea how she will react to it." Jane said. "I am going to meet her. It will depend how that goes, but I am fairly certain I could take care of her." Samuel already had a near-death experience today; one more would hurt him too much after all, what doesn't kill you will make you stronger! He whirled the Aston Martin around, nearly killing the people behind him. The V12 was loud enough for others to realize that it was too pricey to make a dent in. His destination was clear; whether he was able to meet the person was another question.He knew that once he arrived, everything would be revealed, and at least a few other parties would be aware that he was the perpetrator. In any case, he felt compelled to take action because it had been a long time coming! Since he was already in the city, it didn't take him long to reach the place; after all, it was a pretty famous tourist attraction that clocked millions of visitors per year from around the world. The problem was him getting inside; he knew as soon as they found out who he was, he would be put under surveillance. He went to the back of the property towards the private entrance when the guards stopped him. He just rolled the window, and when they saw his face, they immediately opened the door. Such were the perks for someone as famous as him. He went inside and drove for a couple of minutes, taking in the view. He knew there would be people waiting for him; he was just giving them time to prepare. As expected, a well-dressed old butler along with a few palace maids were there for him with smiling faces. By now, many people should have been informed about his visit. It wasn't unusual for him to be here, but he hardly visited this place, which might have raised some suspicion about his presence. Such was the standing of the person; most people come here to gain favors or because they want something; either way, he was ready to receive those glances. They greeted him while someone took care of his car. He stated the reason for his visit, which surprised the butler as it was unusual for someone to brazenly come here without appointment. "I am afraid; I have to check in with the people inside. I am sure you can understand; meanwhile, why don't you wait in the lobby? If you want to move around, I am sure these two would be helpful to you." The butler motioned for the maids to take care of Samuel while he hurriedly went inside carrying his intentions. Samuel took in the luxurious decoration of the place. It had more history and diversity than most of the places people visit for tourism; after all, they had a vast history spanning many centuries. He also felt many people's gazes, probably the security personnel that were protecting the place. Because of his status, he did come here without any search; after all, it could lead to a diplomatic incident if they start to suspect the heir of Rothschild of doing something shade, but at the same time they could never be too careful. He simply smiled where he felt like the cameras were just playing around with them. They would have a field day if he was correct in his assessment; after all, no one should know where these devices are without prior knowledge! His playtime was disturbed by the same butler who had come to take him inside because his request for audiance had been granted. It seemed like the other party was also eager to meet him. He slowly treaded behind the butler, ready to face what would most likely be the final boss of this mission. ... ... ... "Why do you think that brat came to see me all of a sudden? It's been years since he last came here. Look at him and look at my other grandchildren; even when I make a point to attend all his birthdays, he has always been cold to me. Do you think my big sister is behind this?" The old lady asked his advisor. "Your Majesty, I don't think that's the case. Young master Samuel's special. I don't know how to describe him. You could feel his intelligence through his eyes, but at the same time there is a hint of childishness that comes with his age. Regarding the topic of his visit, I am sure your people have already found out the reason. Isn't that why you made that call?" The advisor to the Queen was her most loyal butler. He, too, was a monster in league with Arthur and Rani. Being powerful seems to be a precondition for assuming such an important role. Aside from his physical power, the man had brains to rival many geniuses. Normally, he wouldn't be here. Even Samuel had never seen him, as he mostly stayed in the shadow, just like MI7, the Queen's special division, but this time she especially told him to be present. Because he could judge individuals without ever meeting them, she had a lot of faith in his judgment. He followed suit with Samuel, and the outcome was spot-on. There were only things he was certain about, no half-truths. "I already know, but do you think he is doing everything because of that girl? She doesn't seem that important to me; after all, he has a lot of them around him." The Queen said with some dismay. "It is obvious that young master Samuel cares about them to a certain degree; if not, he would not risk so much. But I think there is a deeper meaning behind his actions. I have studied the files, and I can say he is somewhat of a vigilante trying to right the wrongs of people. I am very certain he is coming here to warn you not to interfere." The advisor paused because he knew what he was saying was proposterous, but it was his gut feeling that Samuel would not stop even if he had to clash with the royal family. "Go on, I want you to be honest like always." The Queen only smiled, but there was a bubbling anger beneath her soft facade. As a ruler who oversaw half of the world, she found youth of these days were really daring in their endeavors. "Heady knows about organization, and we have also shared some intel regarding our common enemy. Such information might seem benign, but a lot of things could be gauged about our capabilities. Next, many people in our division think he is spying on us or he already has a mole in our organization, but I beg to differ. A smart person wouldn't try to destroy a recent alliance; he would wait for the other party to let his guard down. It's too soon for that to happen. Lastly, I don't think the Greens could escape his encirclement this time. The hack disappearance of their eldest son was a foreboding, a way for them to get what they need before they start to put public pressure on the enemy's allies." "No one could get away after doing so much, especially when someone powerful is hell bent on destroying them. It would have come out eventually, but the fallout at that time would have been small, but this time, I am afraid a lot of people would be implicated. Maybe it would truly expose the black underbelly of the elites." "That's quite a speech, but don't you think there would be people who would get alarmed by his actions? If everyone started eating each other because they did something wrong, the whole country would fall into chaos. It might be too idealistic to envision such a clean world." She leaned back a little and sighed heavily. She was getting too old for worldly affairs!