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Seeing the intruder was in uniforuard He opened his mouth to demand the reason for Pitt's presence, then stiffened in petrified astonishment His face became a pale mask molded by shock and bewilder out like a fanned deck of cards His hand dropped to his side, spilling the coffee on his slacks and the carpet

"You're dead!" he gasped

"You don't kno happy I a," Pitt commented, pleased to see that Dorsett wore a patch over one eye "Cohost"

"The stor sea" A flicker of emotional repossession showed in the one black eye and slowly but surely grew "Hoas it possible?"

"A lot of positive thinking and ht, very glad he was the one pointing a gun

"And Maeveis she dead?" He spoke haltingly as he studied the assault rifle in Pitt's hands, the muzzle aimed at his heart

"Just knowing that it causes you great annoyance and displeasure makes me happy to report she is alive and well and at this very randsons" Pitt stared back, green eyes locked with black "Tell hter? Did one single wo to find herself as a person pose a threat to your assets? Or was it her sons you wanted, all to yourself?"

"It was essential the empire be carried on after my death by my direct descendants Maeve refused to see it that way"

"I have news for you Your e down around your head"

Dorsett failed to grasp Pitt's"You intend to kill me?"

Pitt shook his head "I' to erupt A fitting end for you, Arthur, consumed by fiery lava"

Dorsett sained control "What sort of nonsense is that?"

"Too complicated to explain I don't know all the technicalities myself, but I have it on the best authority You'll just have to take my word for it"

"You're bloody insane"

"0 ye of little faith"