Alfred's furious outburst stunned everyone in the Goth family.

"The entire city of Jayrodale is closing ranks against us right now!" he shouted, his face red with rage.

"I spent over 30 years building our network—30 years of sweat, deals, and favors—and you destroyed it in a single day! You want me to stay away? Fine. But what now? You expect me to sleep on the streets like some washed-up nobody?"

Alfred was shaking with rage as he slapped Dominic across the face again—and again, and again