Chapter 171

The next morning, as usual, the citizens gathered for their protest.

But this time, something was different—there was an unsettling tension in the air.

Both sides were already on edge since the death of the citizen.

The nobles, sensing the unrest, prepared their guns, while some brave citizens, fueled by years of anger, dared to bring their own weapons.

Families with long-standing grudges against the nobles saw this as their chance to finally exact revenge. It was now or never.

Under Lavinia's command, the soldiers began coordinating with the leaders of the citizen groups, each made up of five members.

Lavinia's voice was calm but firm as she addressed them. "Remember, you will target only the nobles, and it must be done simultaneously at 10 in the morning. Make sure they are all within your reach. If this fails, they will hide like turtles inside their houses."

Meanwhile, Alex was at the flower shop, helping Crystal plant seeds and tidy up the flowers.

The clock was ticking closer to