Is this destiny?

Sarah knew that Suvedini probably contemplated heavily if she will act against the members of the Council. Sarah couldn\'t believe that Suvedini opposed two heavyweights and jeopardized her standing only to help Sarah because it was the right thing to do.

"I don\'t think that the two of them should wield power.", Suvedini responded to Sarah\'s question after a slight delay. "They are too self-centered and non-flexible. You either obey them or go under, and I can\'t watch them grow their power further."

"You have a grudge against them?", Sarah guessed.

"You have no idea. Sitting at the table with them is nauseating. Just how they looked down on you, they are doing the same to me."

"Why are you part of the Council?", Sarah asked.

"At that time, I thought that it would be a good idea to join a group of powerful people. The sheer sense of importance was overwhelming. I was disappointed to find out how the Council is nothing I imagined it to be. It was only another power-struggle…", Suvedini\'s voice trailed away. There was obviously more she wanted to say, but Sarah got the hint that Suvedini is not happy with the current Council.

"What would you do if there is a table without Rance and Albert?"

Suvedini didn\'t understand. "You want to remove them?"

Sarah stroked her chin with her thumb while thinking as ideas popped into her mind. "Not exactly. Removing them will only bring someone else into their place. However, if there is a way to restrict them. Are you in?"

The second call was more difficult to make, but Sarah told herself that it needs to be done.

"Hi Jarred… Do you have a few minutes?"

Sarah had a good opinion of Jarred. He helped her out of the pinch a few times and over the years they built a good relationship with Jarred supplying them with military-grade equipment. Sarah did a few favors for Jarred, and personally, they were connected through Emma and Charlie.

She didn\'t want to spoil their relationship, but the doubts started appearing the moment Sarah found out about the Council and she had to put an end to this.

Sarah was tired of games and doubting everyone, Jarred included.

"Do you know that Rance and Albert are planning to attack my assets with the intention to destroy and take over?", Sarah went straight to the point.

"Who told you that?", Jarred asked.

"It doesn\'t matter. I have proof that Albert is making movements in Europe, and that Rance wants to take over my mines. Do you know something about it?"

Jarred cursed under his breath. "I swear I had no idea that they will actually make a move. I mean… I knew that they were opposed to you joining the Council, and I suspected they were up to something when they delayed providing information for you, but an attack…? How sure are you about this?"

"One hundred percent.", Sarah said stiffly.

Jarred exhaled heavily. "I would apologize for dragging you into this, but considering your position, you would get into the radar of the Council as a threat or as an ally, and if it was not me approaching you, it would be someone else. That is why I will skip the unnecessary chatter and move to the point. Now that you are aware of their movements, I assume you have a plan. Where do I fit in?"

"It depends. How attached you are to the Council?"

Jarred paused. "You plan to make a move against the Council?"

"You are reading from the wrong side, Jarred. The Council is making a move against me. I am only defending. You should know by now that I don\'t attack unless provoked."

"You can\'t generalize this to the whole Council. This is done by Rance and Albert and…"

"That is why I asked…", Sarah interrupted him. "How attached you are to the Council? They started a war, Jarred. You need to pick a side. There will be no neutral parties."

"This…", Jarred couldn\'t make this decision swiftly. There were too many things to consider. Sure, he disliked Albert and Rance, and he disapproved of them acting against Sarah but leaving the Council was not an option while going against it was suicide. However, Sarah always managed to surprise him, and maybe this is one of those times. "What is your plan?"

Sarah chuckled. "Should I take your question as an agreement to be my ally?"

"I was always your ally, Sarah. Ever since you gave me that blue diamond and helped Charlie walk again."

"Then, why do I sense reluctance on your side?", Sarah asked.

Jarred exhaled sharply. Before he could say anything, Sarah spoke again…

"Jarred, they are making a move against me. I will not sit idle. You know that people around me have my trust. I need to know if you are part of that circle or not…"

Other than talking to Suvedini and Jarred, Sarah made a few more phone calls.

After finalizing plans to attack Rance\'s and Albert\'s villas, Oni, Michael, Nala, and Haru were on the way to their destinations.

As the day progressed, pieces were falling into place and they had a plan that achieved several goals.

One was to secure their locations and people. Mines were secured in time, thanks to Suvedini\'s warning, and they were observing Albert while anticipating his move.

The second goal was to attack Rance and Albert. Sarah hoped that this will be enough to deter them from acting against her, but if what Suvedini and Jarred told her about Rance and Albert was true, those two are stubborn, and when they see that Sarah is making her move, the two of them will only retaliate faster. However, they were attacking anyway, and leaving them alone was not an option.

The third goal was to take care of the Council itself. As long as the Council exists in this form, they will continue manipulations and pressure on Sarah and probably others like her.

Sarah was not a good Samaritan. She didn\'t care about other people, but the Council is touching her things and endangering her people and she will not allow it to happen.

"I think this will work.", Aiden said with a small smile at the corner of his lips when Sarah told him her plan to deal with the Council.

Sarah puffed her cheeks. "It has to. Let\'s get on the call and gather our people. We will need everyone for this…"

Aiden stood up, walked behind Sarah, and started massaging her shoulders.

"Oh, God!", Sarah exclaimed as the heavenly feeling of Aiden\'s strong hands kneading her shoulders spread through her body. "I had no idea I was this tense. Please, continue…"

Aiden chuckled. "How about we take a break? Let\'s get something good to eat and rest a bit before we make those phone calls."

Sarah wanted to rest. She wanted to forget about everything that is happening and to disconnect completely, but… "We should not delay."

"One hour won\'t make a difference.", Aiden said sternly, but his dark eyes directed at her were soft.

Sarah exhaled in defeat. "One hour."

"Let\'s head to the bed and rest and I will ask Matias to whip up something."

"Bed?"

Aiden hummed in confirmation. "I want you to relax until the food is ready."

Sarah smiled mischievously. "I know more than one way to relax in bed with you."

Aiden closed his eyes and struggled to keep his lips from lifting into a smile. His wife\'s libido was higher than any time before, and he loved it.

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