The atmosphere in the upper storey of De Suiz night club was thick with smoke and the faint scent of illicit deals being made. People in suits with dark sunglasses sat around tables, glasses of whiskey in hand, talking in hushed tones. The dimly lit room was filled with a sense of danger and intrigue.As Don Albert, Don Razor, and Layla entered, they were immediately struck by the sight before them. A tall imposing man reeking of alcohol. “Why are you here?” he asked.“We have an appointment with Alpha,” Don Albert answered.“Follow me,” the man said and led them to the inner chambers. Alpha, the leader of the Suiz mafia gang, sat on a large leather chair, flanked by two scantily clad women who quickly disappeared at his command. He had an air of power and authority about him, his gaze sharp as he looked at the newcomers.“So why are you here?” Alpha asked.“We want to trample on the DiMarco household,” Don Albert answered.“DiMarco you say,” Alpha exclaimed and then chucked. “Do you

Caspian's phone rang loudly in the car as they were making their way back to the empire. He quickly answered it, his brow furrowed in concern as he listened to the voice on the other end of the line. "Home, now!" Caspian commanded Andreas, his trusted right-hand man and advisor. "What happened, Baron?" Andreas asked, worry evident in his voice. "My daughter, Sonya, just called. She said her mother was sighted in the gate," Caspian replied, a mixture of emotions swirling in his chest. Layla, his ex-wife who had caused him so much pain and heartache, was back in his house and not just back, Sonya could see her.As they drove back to the empire, Caspian's mind raced with questions. Why would Layla show up now, after everything she had done? He suspected that it might be a plot orchestrated by her father, Don Albert, to get to him and the DiMarco Empire. But Caspian was determined not to let her disrupt his life again. When they reached the gate, Caspian's heart skipped and anger sur

As Caspian walked out of the Duchess’ club, he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered within him. Andreas, his trusted right-hand man, was quick to remind him of the Baron's meeting that evening. "Baron, I hope you didn't forget that the Barons Meet is this evening. We are to go there now," Andreas said.Caspian wanted nothing more than to be alone with his thoughts, to contemplate the marriage proposal by Duchess Dillion. But duty called, and he knew he had to face it head-on. "Take us there," Caspian said, resignation evident in his voice.In the car, the tense atmosphere was palpable as Caspian mulled over the situation. He knew he needed someone outside of the gang to confide in, someone who could offer him unbiased advice. Turning to Andreas, he broached the subject. "Andreas, if the Baron is disturbed and wants to talk or sort things out without resorting to the mafia way, what does he do?"Andreas sighed, a look of understanding in his eyes. "Baron, once you tak

In Sonya’s cozy room, the little girl sat on her bed with her school assignment spread out in front of her. Monica, her father’s assistant, sat beside her, helping her with her work.She had been assigned by Caspian to creep into the little girls head and heart, see what her day in school was life to check for any signs of intrusion as it was a world that Caspian knew would not be safe for his daughter.Also, since Lalya had visited, Caspian had been worried that Sonya’s heart might be won over so that she would prefer the company of her mother.Monica asked Sonya, “So, how was school today, Sonya?”Sonya looked up with a smile and replied, “It was good! We learned about the solar system in science class.”Monica nodded, “That sounds interesting. And how was the bus ride to school?”Sonya giggled, “The bus driver played my favorite song on the radio, so it was fun!”Monica then asked, “And how is your teacher, Mrs. Jenkins?”“She’s nice and funny. She tells us stories about her advent

Caspian stood in his study, book in hand as he read more about the dark history of the southwest outpost. The more he read, the more danger he saw to the community and the more determined he became to bring an end to the atrocities that had taken place there. He knew he had to act, and act quickly.Without hesitation, he picked up the phone and dialed Monica's number. As soon as she answered, he could hear the concern in her voice."Monica, I need to talk to you urgently. Can you come over right now?" Caspian said, his voice filled with determination.Within minutes, Monica arrived at Caspian's estate. She could see the intensity in his eyes and knew that he had uncovered something significant."What's wrong, Baron? You called me.”“I want to ask you what you know about the south west outpost,” Caspian said straight, not mincing words.“What did you find out about the outpost?" Monica asked, her voice filled with concern.Caspian took a deep breath before explaining what he had learne