**Ace's point of view:**
Ace stared out the window of the plane, watching the landscape blur beneath him. Frustration boiled in his veins. He had spent weeks in a foreign country, chasing shadows and dead ends. The man who had been intercepting his supplies had vanished without a trace, leaving Ace empty-handed and seething with rage.
His thoughts drifted to Lisa, his wife, left behind in their mansion. She was strong and capable, but he hated leaving her alone, even with the maids and Mia to keep her company. The weight of his double life pressed heavily on his shoulders. Being a Mafia leader was dangerous, but it was a world he had inherited and one he was determined to control.
The plane landed smoothly, and Ace wasted no time. He hurried through customs and into the waiting car. The
