"Yes you did but after this, what is your plan Arthur?" Yes, that question took me unawares because I wasn't expecting it and honestly, I need to sit and calculate my next move.
"What do you mean?" I feigned ignorance.
"What are you going to do about Aliya, the challenge, Hegan and those betraying old fools?" His voice sang in irritation and this time, I was forced to sigh in frustration. But I answered him just as I had made my decision.
"Aliya will remain under my care and I am removing her from the challenge so as not to draw more attention."
"But those committee idiots will suspect and might even question yo…"