Names and Unsettling Offers

The weight of his remorse felt so immense that he believed even extreme gestures of atonement wouldn't suffice to begin earning redemption.

Given these circumstances, the prospect of the two major families openly collaborating in a grand meeting was inconceivable.

Marcus, in particular, was working tirelessly to mend the relationships and gain the understanding from the surrounding groups.

However, a month had passed with no notable progress—an indication of how deeply entrenched the mistrust was.

For Rocco, though, there was nothing he could actively do to assist.

The helplessness gnawed at him, leaving him with no choice but to wait.

However, waiting wasn't in Rocco's nature.

Determined to support his father in any way he could, he began secretly devising a plan—one he intended to keep hidden from everyone.

And now, Rocco was just beginning to put his secret plan into motion.