The days that followed the Prime Syndicate's retaliation were a strange mixture of calm and chaos. Business was running smoothly, and the household settled into an unusual quiet. Natasha and Sierra had returned to their own homes, confident that it was safe again, though Armando still remained vigilant. He was careful to hide his unease from Jessica, maintaining the appearance of a steady, unshakable leader.
But the peace was short-lived. One afternoon, Jessica received a call from her sister-in-law, Mia, who lived in Sweden. Mia's voice trembled with panic and despair as she revealed that Sean, Jessica's brother, had been shot and was in critical condition.
"Jessica, it's bad," Mia sobbed. "Sean's in surgery...they don't know if he'll make it."
Jessica's breath caught, her heart
