
About to tie him up, she noticed scars on his wrists that she immediately recognised were caused by chains. Pearl ultimately gained the upper hand, barely managing to knock the stranger unconscious twice. A fight commenced, both trying to attack the other with their own respective weapons. He stalked towards her and pulled out a knife. Upon entering it, she saw the stranger and told him to leave. Grabbing a cudgel, she went to investigate and spotted an intruder heading towards the shed. While preparing for dinner, she heard a sound. After exchanging more conversation, Pearl returned home to her small farm. Continuing her usual business of selling eggs to Mama Dumant, she explained the source of commotion, much to Pearl's unimpressed reaction.

The attic door opened and the aforementioned man– entirely clad in black– descended the stairway, commanding the dogs to heel before storming out of the brothel.Ī minute later, Pearl entered the brothel, confused at the shocked patrons. Mama Dumant shared that despite the tenant renting it due to the dirt-cheap rent, his status indicated otherwise when she noticed he had gold. The other prostitutes tried to approach the attic, but were stopped by two menacing hounds guarding the attic stairway.

In Georgia, Mama Dumant was telling the other prostitutes and guests in her brothel that she was able to rent out the tiny, sweltering attic to a tenant– describing him as a tall, very handsome young man. If you’ve always wanted to know the answers to these questions, now’s your chance! This is “Before the Storm”, the Prequel to “Storm and Silence”, giving an insight into Mr. What devious deeds lead to him becoming the man he is? Rikkard Ambrose, cold-hearted billionaire and hero of the “Storm and Silence” series is without a doubt the richest and most powerful man of the British Empire.
