"You...you have no idea what we Maldonados are capable of," Omar continued, taking a deep breath. "I promise you'll regret this. No one has ever dared challenge the Maldonado family like this in Keklia Town. Not just you two, but Rosemary and her entire family will suffer...""You really are an idiot," Timothy sighed, shaking his head. He couldn't help but recall battlefield scenes where the Commander, alone with his battle sword, left a trail of bodies, turning the place into a hellish landscape.Such power was far beyond what a small family like the Maldonados could withstand. Truly, ignorance was bliss.Just then, Junior's phone rang. Seeing Rosemary's name, his breath caught.Guilt from his earlier harsh words towards her surged through him. Taking a deep breath, he answered softly, "Rosemary.""Where are you? Any news about Laurel?" Rosemary's anxious voice came through the line."Rosemary, don't worry. Laurel is safe now," Junior reassured her."You found Laurel?" Rosemary's voi

The Maldonado Manor sprawled at the foot of a picturesque mountain in the east of Keklia Town. Its vast grounds were nestled by water and surrounded by natural beauty. In Keklia Town, the Maldonado family reigned supreme; almost nothing was beyond their reach.Yet, the estate now lacked its usual bustling atmosphere. A heavy, oppressive aura hung over the entire grounds. In the plaza near its entrance, thousands of people stood in tight formation. Among them, nearly five hundred wore uniforms from the "Maldonado Martial Arts Club", each armed with cold weapons and displaying a tense, serious demeanor.Another hundred or so were clad in suits and sunglasses, their expressions cold and their waists bulging with concealed firearms. About three hundred others appeared more casual, many with tattoos and each wielding a machete.In addition, there were two more groups of about two hundred people each, all of them strong and imposing. These groups represented two other prominent families in