RYLAND

RYLAND POV

My grin stretched as I stocked gold, some emerald, and bundles of cash into my safe. It was good to be in charge, and the scent of the money, some specked with a sprinkle of blood was so satisfying that I couldn't wait to kill again and acquire more.

Taking over the Putakali clan had been so easy that it got me wondering if I shouldn't put some plan in place to take over all the other rival alliances that Jade had made while she was here.

It was a no-brainer that I had uncle Vito under my thumb. The other family also dared not soil my name in their circle since anyone who did met with the muzzle of my gun, so what was there to stop me from achieving my aim?

Yes! This was going to be the most perfect plan. I was going to destroy everything and anyone who stood in my path and I would smile through it all.

But all of a sudden, taking over the Alvarez clan was not enough. I wanted to be the only sovereign ruler, I wanted all the money to come to me, and I wanted everyone to se