While all this happened, Jagesh glanced uneasily between Vishal and the furious faces of his family, and decided to stay quiet. He shifted uncomfortably, lowering his head, unwilling to add fuel to the fire.
Evan watched the scene unfold and raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a faint, mocking smile. "Well, well," he said, his voice cutting through the tension like a blade. "Vishal, what a clever little suggestion. You're the smartest person here, it seems. Followed closely by Jagesh."
He turned to the rest of the Rajputs, his eyes glinting with amusement as he addressed them. "And as for the rest of you? It's obvious that you don't have much interest in staying alive. Such a shame, really. But…" His smile widened. "I'm feeling generous today."
The room fell into stunned silence as Evan began pacing slowly. "I'll give you all a chance," he said, his tone calm but laced with menace.
