A storm raged within Liam's heart, with each crashing wave further shaking his already fragile resolve.
“Did you hear what I said? You i***t! Answer me! You need to apologize to him right now. You must get him to forgive you and spare the Silva family. If not, you might as well be dead!" Primo's furious voice roared through the phone, finally snapping Liam out of his daze.
Liam stammered: “I... I-I will try."
"It's not about trying! It's mandatory! If you don't, the Silva family is finished! All of us are doomed! You must beg for his forgiveness, even if it costs you your life!"
Liam hung up the phone, feeling utterly defeated: “How… How can you do this? Who are you?" he asked, barely able to speak.
"Is that really what you should be asking?" Alexander replied coldly.
Liam quickly re
