Page 2 of Sworn in Deceit


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Then, I will take down The Association.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Criminal Investigation Division—Internal Memorandum

From:Special Agent Tristan Clarke

To:Director of Organized Crime Division

Subject:Preliminary Findings—Anderson/Kent Investigation

Subject #1 Under Surveillance:Kent, Elias.Aliases:Rook, king of the underworld, dealer in secrets. Multiple links to underground syndicates. Formerly associated with the old-money Anderson family.

Subject #2 Under Surveillance:Anderson, Lana.Heiress to Fleur Entertainment. Entered a suspicious marriage with Kent approximately three months ago. Circumstances remain unclear.

Observed Anomalies:

Frosty relationship between Anderson and Kent.

Kent demonstrates protective behavior toward spouse while maintaining ties to criminals.

New business dealings between the Andersons and The Association have surfaced.

Assessment:Unclear if Lana Anderson is a victim or a collaborator. May be a viable asset. Recommend a direct interview for clarity.

Known Associates (The Antihero Syndicate):

Queen—Sofia Kent

Bishop—Sebastian McEntyre

Knight—Ren (lastname unknown)

King—Rafael Mancini

Pawn—Aleksei Morozov

Target Network (The Association Council; Ruling Families Known as The Six):

Berishas, Carusos, Kongs, Ivanovs, Alvarezes, and O’Callaghans

Chapter 1: BLAC? VENOM

Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, Three Months Prior

Obsession is a disease.It writhes through the body like black venom, insidious and corrupting. Devotion curdles into fixation.