For so long, he had been chasing shadows.For so long, he had searched for answers, trying to understand why all his efforts had led nowhere.Every lead he pursued ended in disappointment. Every clue he uncovered dissolved into nothing before he could make sense of it.The people responsible for destroying his family had remained hidden for years, leaving him with nothing but questions, anger, and countless sleepless nights.Now, it felt as though he were standing at the edge of a breakthrough.The conversation he had with Maverick replayed repeatedly in his mind. The former Serpent Gang member had sounded confident; he was too confident to be bluffing.He had spoken as someone who knew exactly what he was talking about."If Maverick truly possessed the information he claimed to have, then everything has changed."Dante had waited years for this moment, so there is no way he could afford to let it slip away."I must see this through," Dante muttered under his breath.The words came ou

It was five o'clock in the evening when members of the Santoro family gradually assembled for the dinner banquet.The atmosphere inside the Santoro mansion felt unusually tense despite the elegant setting.The long dining hall had been prepared with exceptional care. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow across the room, while the polished dining table reflected the soft lights above.Expensive silverware, neatly folded napkins, and carefully arranged dishes gave the gathering a sense of importance.Yet beneath the beauty of the evening lurked confusion.Dorothy had organized the banquet, and that alone was enough to leave everyone puzzled.No one could remember the last time she had called for such a gathering. In fact, events of this nature were almost always arranged by the family patriarch, Vittorio Santoro.Whether it was a celebration, a family discussion, or an announcement concerning the family business, Vittorio had always been the one to summon everyone.That was why many of

"Mom, what came over you? Why did you disgrace me at the gathering?"Giulia's voice trembled with fury as she confronted her mother the moment they were alone.Her chest was rising and falling heavily, and her eyes burned with indignation. The humiliation she had endured in front of the entire Santoro family still lingered like a fresh wound in her body.For a moment, she looked as though she might completely lose control.Yet instead of remorse, apology, or even the slightest hint of guilt, Dorothy laughed.The sound immediately rubbed Giulia the wrong way."This is exactly what I keep saying about you," Dorothy replied, shaking her head.A faint giggle lingered on her lips as though she found the entire situation amusing.That only fueled Giulia's anger further.Her fists clenched at her sides. She had expected an explanation, perhaps even an apology, but instead of that, her mother was laughing."Calm down," Dorothy said after noticing the storm brewing in her daughter's eyes."Cal

For a moment, there was silence from Santoro's end.The old man's sudden quietness spoke louder than any words could have.Dante could almost picture him sitting there, stunned by his own question and realizing too late that something wasn't adding up.It felt as though he had spoken without fully thinking things through.Dante remained still, his grip tightening around his phone.A strange feeling crept into his chest."Hello?" he finally said as he noticed the silence stretching longer than expected.The old man cleared his throat."Well..." he began before releasing a deep, weary sigh. "I was just confused because we finished celebrating your reunion with my granddaughter a few days ago."Dante's brows knitted together instantly."My reunion with Giulia? Reunion about what exactly?" he asked incessantly."Did you two quarrel again?" Santoro asked.The question struck Dante like a bolt of lightning, making a cold shiver race down his spine.His entire body stiffened. For a few secon