MUMMY DEAREST

"Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.

— John D. Rockefeller"

The attacks came like clockwork. Over the next several days, Gabriel’s territory saw a series of calculated strikes. Warehouses were torched, shipments intercepted, and trusted men were found dead in alleyways. Most of it was the handiwork of the Greco family, though some carried the unmistakable marks of other crime families—an occasional signature kill or strategically stolen resource to send a message.

Yet, amidst the chaos, Gabriel didn’t flinch.

He just watched from the sidelines, making the other families puzzled by his lack of response. It was as though the attacks were a mere inconvenience, like an autumn rainstorm soaking an otherwise pleasant evening. The lack of retaliation was almost unnerving. Crime lords didn’t survive by appearing weak, and yet Gabriel operated as if the assaults were beneath his notice.

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