The Golden estate was filled with dead silence. Only the morning of the Golden’s family members could be heard. Jennifer sat near the couch. She had tissue paper in her hands as she was trembling. His expression showed stoic sadness, with dark and empty eyes. "Jennifer," Samuel said softly, his voice steady but low. "We need to be strong. For Jill." Jennifer shook her head, her voice breaking. "I can't, Samuel. She was my only best friend. How am I supposed to move on?" Samuel's grip on her shoulder tightened slightly. "We don't move on. We honor her memory by staying strong. Just like my Dad would have wanted." Jennifer's tears flowed freely as she buried her face in her hands. "It's not fair. It's just not fair." Jin had been pacing back and forth living room, his face red with anger. He faced Samuel "Why aren't you crying, Samuel? Do you even care that Jill's gone?" He said in a harsh tone. Samuel's jaw tightened. "Of course I care, Jin. But someone has to stay strong." Jin

The sky was overcast, matching the somber mood at the Golden family estate. The garden, usually vibrant and full of life, felt muted under the gray clouds. Relatives, both close and distant, came together for Jill Golden's private funeral, displaying sorrowful expressions on their faces. The fragrance of lilies and roses filled the air as the flowers were carefully placed around the casket. Samuel, the oldest brother and leader of the Golden family, stood at the forefront with a blend of firm resilience and profound sorrow evident on his face. He inhaled deeply before moving ahead to speak to the grieving crowd. Samuel started by saying “ Thank you all for coming to the private funeral service. Jill meant a lot to all of us, her presence in all of how lives was calm but full of care. She illuminated our lives, symbolizing hope and love. Her generosity, her joy, her energy... these are qualities we will always hold close to our hearts.” Jennifer, with red eyes from tears, held onto

As the sun set at the Golden mansion, shadows spread over the garden with a special memorial spot for Jill. With his hands in his pockets, Samuel stood at the edge of the garden, watching the flickering candles. His sister's absence was a large, painful injury, fresh and sore. Jennifer quietly neared, her steps almost inaudible on the gravel road. "Samuel?" He turned, his eyes meeting hers. "Hey, Jennifer." She gave him a small, sad smile. "I thought I'd find you here." Samuel nodded, his gaze returning to the candles. "It's peaceful here. Feels like she's still with us, in a way." Jennifer stepped closer, her hand brushing his arm. "She is. In our hearts." He glanced at her, a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes. "You miss her a lot, don't you?" Jennifer's eyes filled with tears. "She was my best friend. I don't know how to do this without her." Samuel wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. "We'll find a way. Together." Jennifer leaned into him, her

Jennifer and Samuel were getting ready to head off to a crucial appointment as the sun started to rise over the edges of New York. Samuel had to deal with the loss of the shipping company they made use of to transport their illegal merchandise. Thanks to the new mayor's alliance with Bennett the company was now in their control. He would have gladly rescheduled to have more time to mourn Jill’s death but he knew he had to deal with this before they lost even more control of the city. Jennifer had persistently pushed to go with him, gradually breaking through Samuel's initial hesitation. "Do you really want to go with me?" With raised eyebrows, Samuel inquired, mildly amused, as he observed Jennifer packing a small suitcase. “It mostly going to be boring business talks and exchanges.” Jennifer flashed him a confident smile. "Absolutely. Someone has to keep you out of trouble." Samuel chuckled, shaking his head. "I'm not the one who needs a babysitter." He said indicating to Jennifer

Samuel strode into the dimly lit room, the tension palpable in the air. The Capos were already gathered, their faces a mix of anger and anticipation. Jennifer followed closely behind, her expression unreadable. Samuel returns from his trip with Jennifer and gathers with the Capos as they discuss plans to lead a reprisal attack on the perpetrators, the Yakuza gang."Alright, let's get to it," Samuel said, taking his place at the head of the table. "We've all heard what happened. The Yakuza hit us hard. And it by safe to say there have been how dangerous enemy for a long time. According to Gabriel’s insider info they were behind Pedro’s child trafficking operation. There are also the benefactors of the Mexican gang. They are also responsible for Jill’s death. We need to strike back, and we need to do it now."Rick, one of the Capos, leaned forward. "We need to hit them where it hurts. Their operations in the docks are crucial. We take that out, we cripple them.""Agreed," another Capo,