Chapter 2572

It was late, too late to head back, so Gab and his crew spent the night at the Citadel.

Before turning in, Bruce came by to report the results of clearing out Giles's territory.

"The Blackwater Syndicate's people are all dead. But who knows if they'll come for revenge?" Bert said coldly.

"Revenge?" Sean let out a derisive laugh, arrogance flashing in his eyes. “They can send every last man they've got, but none of them are leaving this place alive."

Bruce added, "We left no survivors. That sends the message: whatever Tripe's business was, it's none of their concern. No matter what they wanted, it ends here."

The group strategized deep into the night. When Gab finally stood, his voice was low and steady, carrying a weight the others couldn't ignore.

"Sean, you'll stay here at the Citadel. From now on, you're in charge of everything that happens here."

The moment he spoke, conversation ceased. The easy camaraderie of a moment ago vanished, replaced by a heavy silence-they all knew what Gab's words meant.

take over Silver Valley. Bert, Hensuan is yours." All three had

long pause, Bruce finally spoke. "When

head. "Triceratops and Giles are both dead. The Citadel's under

their heads, wanting to protest, but knowing better. Gab never changed his mind once

Valley only answers to you. Even if you leave, you'll always be the

with the long faces-I'm not vanishing for good. Silver Valley's still mine; I'm just letting you hold down the fort for a while. Run things the way you

grinned. "That's all we needed

here Silver Valley won't fall into chaos, and the Citadel Will follow your plans. We'll take care of

had spent years

three for leadership.

some rest. We head back to Silver Valley first thing in

sir!" they

they'd left, Gab returned to his room. After a shower,

instinctively

he remembered this wasn't home, it was the

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