Chapter 22: Choosing Sides**
After the heated argument that had left their love hanging by a thread, Nevan and Lorne faced a critical decision – they had to choose sides. The rivalry with Victor had pushed them to a breaking point, and the time had come to make a defining choice.
Nevan, still torn between his loyalty to Lorne and the promises of wealth and power that Victor offered, found himself at a crossroads. He knew that his decision would not only affect his own future but also the fate of their families and their love.
Lorne, who had been hurt deeply by the argument and faced with the possibility of losing Nevan, grappled with his own choices. He had to decide whether he could forgive Nevan's indecision and betrayal and whether their love was worth the risks they faced.
As they contemplated their decisions, the weight of their choices bore down on them. Both Nevan and Lorne were acutely aware that whatever path they chose would have far-reaching consequences.
Their families, their criminal operations, and their love all hung in the balance. It was a moment of reckoning, a test of their commitment to each other, and a reflection of the challenges they had faced throughout their tumultuous journey.
In the midst of the uncertainty, they knew that the choices they made would shape the course of their lives. The rivalry with Victor had forced them to confront the complexities of their love and the sacrifices they were willing to make to protect it.