C52 Our Sacrifices

**ring ring**

Lucien stared at his mobile screen and began to frown. The unsaved but well remembered number displaying on his mobile’s screen is from one of the people that he dreads talking to the most. He took a deep breath before connecting the line.

“Lucien…” spoke a woman with a deep voice which always sounded tired and serious.

“…Madame Francesca,” Lucien replied with a slight bow