@smyle I think you need to read in-between the lines of this work to understand it's richness. May I also recommend the book "48 laws of power by Robert Greene" where @tyokoholalpha got his inspiration in the very first chapter. I think you should read the book with an open mind. Above all Jesus Christ also said "no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him." John 13:16.
I am not supporting Mr. James action in the story but this is a fiction. Plus not all stories have happy endings that is why we have "tragedy stories"