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Once they had shaken off the paparazzi, Anthony and Marcus arrived at a residence belonging to the Moriarty family. Vincent Moriarty was already waiting for them. The older man embraced Marcus warmly as soon as he saw

him.

“I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to know there’s still a Bartz left!”

“Actually, there are six of us now–my wife and our four children.”

“I know, I know! But from the generation I knew, you’re the last one…” Vincent said, his eyes brimming with

tears.

“You know me?”

“Of course! I worked with your grandfather Peter for a time. He was a good man–helped us immensely during hard times. My grandparents always spoke fondly of your family. The Bartzs and the Moriartys have been friends for many, many years.

“The problem was the Palmers. They came along, and their ambition consumed everything.”

‘the Palmers came along‘? Weren’t they

took them in. In fact, it was your grandparents who founded the Bartz & Associates group, along with the Preston family, good–hearted people who helped everyone.

in the end, the Palmers‘ ambition took over, and now they’re

well,” Vincent sighed, “there’s no point in dwelling on the past. Someone else wants to meet you. His name is

stopped abruptly as Magnus touched his arm, signaling him to stop. Vincent had already said too

can we talk?” Anthony Moriarty interjected, gesturing toward a

“What’s going on?”

and close the door.”

was the first time in years that Marcus found himself in such

to all those men who died. I also know that Frank Levett’s demise was orchestrated by you and Peter

there won’t be consequences. My father has tasked me with restoring

children–all six of you–must leave Valentia and not return. The less time you spend here, the better. My family has worked hard to reach the position we’re in, and I won’t let you drag us into something we

to leave the country?”

means

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close this chapter properly. I’m not saying you’re unwelcome in Valentia, but if I ever

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