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Sergio Maranzano's eyes gleamed with excitement as he gazed at the group before him. "Wow, wow, this must be my lucky day," he exclaimed, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I get to kill all of you today, and I will have a very sound sleep."

Romeo, desperate to save his family and his friend, stepped forward to plead with Sergio. "You know I have been loyal, Sergio. I have done everything you asked of me. Please spare us. You have Amy, you don't need to kill us. Okay?"

Marie and Annabelle cowered in fear, their eyes fixed on Sergio's menacing form. Sergio's gaze lingered on them for a moment before he turned back to Romeo.

"I can vouch for you, Romeo," he said, his voice dripping with malice. "But not your friend here." He jerked his head towards Blake. "Blake is a traitor, and traitors are people I hate most in my life."

Romeo's eyes widened in shock as he turned to Blake. "Is it true?" he demanded, his voice laced with disbelief.