After leaving the ancestral estate of the Pagano family, I felt briefly disoriented.
For years, I had shadowed Sergio everywhere, to the point I had forgotten how to stand on my own.
Now my parents were gone. The path ahead was uncertain, and I had cut ties with Sergio. For a moment, I truly didn't know where I could even go. Fortunately, someone came to mind.
His name was Salvadore Rizzo, the head of the formidable Rizzo family. Years ago, when he was being chased by enemies and driven into an unknown town, I had once saved his life.
In return, Salvadore had sworn me one favor I could claim at any time.
With a slight hesitation, I knocked on the gates of the Salvadore Estate.
Seeing me standing there with a subdued, distant look, he showed no surprise whatsoever. Instead, he stepped
