“Understood.” Joren agreed without hesitation, then shifted topics. “There’s one more thing.”“Go on.”Joren’s tone stayed steady. “Oakley’s power is broken. We need to strike while the iron is hot. Quickly absorb his valuable contacts and manpower, and seize his resources. We cannot let Wade and the Mercer family get to them first. Later we can arrange a meeting so everyone can settle in and solidify our position.”Kane nodded in approval. “That makes sense. It is time to sort out the power landscape.”【Southyang Road · Secret Safe‑House】Inside the dim room, Oakley leaned close to Jason’s ear. His voice dropped to a bare whisper, edged with desperate resolve. “Carry out what I told you at once. Do not make a single mistake.”Jason hesitated for a moment, then nodded firmly. “I get it.”【Blackstreet Precinct · Superintendent’s Office | Next Morning】Morning light streamed through the floor‑to‑ceiling windows, yet the atmosphere inside remained heavy and tense. Ingram folded his arms,