Macek reared back as though struck and made a sour face.

[That being said, I respect you, Bill. I respect what you have accomplished. And I have made my decision. I will leave Sun City. I will attend all sessions remotely, as does Carlisle, and my esteemed council members will see no decline in my contributions.]

"Then who will—"

[I'll leave the Musée in the hands of my curator and promote a lieutenant to run the Titans… superficially. Behind the scenes, everything, every decision, will continue to flow through me. I will maintain my seat on the board of the Gueye Foundation of course.] He forced a smile. [Lest people get suspicious.]

He finished his drink and looked ab...

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