h tension. Barron, sat at the head of the table, his face a mask of fury.

ice was low but seething. "Our men were supposed to keep a lo

They were there to protect our interests, not to play hide-and-seek with the law.

tention of the few patrons still dining. But inside the ba

ween the two families, but it had turned into chaos when three

ried glances. They knew that if their fathers didn't calm down,

o men. "This isn't helping anyone. We need to focus on g

let this escalate. The police are watching us closel

? Unity is our strength. If we fight amongst ours

n that their were right. The tension in the room began

softer. "But we need to come up with a plan

"Agreed. But we need to be smart about

o a collaborative discussion. It was

lips. "We need to lure them into a trap. They think th

t them where it hurts. Let's take out thei

er than that. We can't just retaliate; we need to

his eyes glinting with mischief. "A grand affair at

ce. "And we'll invite everyone-socialites, politicians, and of

into a spectacle, draping the walls in rich velvet and hanging crystal chandeliers that sparkled like st