They Grabbed The Wrong Waitress — Until They Found Out Her Father Owned The Whole City
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CHAPTER 24: The New Threat
Just as things felt calm, a new player emerged: The North River Syndicate, a ruthless group that had moved in while we were cleaning up Julian’s mess. They’d started pressuring local businesses for protection money, taking over shipments, and warning everyone that Victor Voss’s time was over.
Their leader, a man named Hale, sent a single message: Step aside, or we burn your city down brick by brick.
Victor called every ally together again—this time with Jude at his side. “We don’t back down. But we don’t fight their way either. We hit them where it hurts: their lies, their money, and their hold on people’s fear.”
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