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Alexander’s POV

I sighed, my gaze shifting from the reports to the window beyond, the cityscape a chaotic reflection of my thoughts. "We gather our allies, strengthen our defenses. We won't let them tear apart what we've built."

Her nod was one of affirmation, a reminder of the loyalty and unity that bound our clan. "They won't succeed, sir. We're stronger than they realize."

My lips curved in a semblance of a smile, the weight of my resolve a counterbalance to the storm that churned within me. "We are. And we'll protect what's ours, no matter the cost."

As my secretary Candace left the room, I returned my attention to the reports before me. Tyler and Jake, their history, their actions—they were a puzzle, a challenge that demanded a solution.

I opened the final document in the stack, my eyes scanning the lines of text that unfolded before me. The information was a puzzle, a web of connections and investments that painted a picture of Tyler and Jake's world. And within that labyrinth