Farewell

After the meeting, Susie Glass prepared to return to managing her father's business.

Dante had been clear in their final conversation, and she respected his words, choosing not to argue further. Things had unfolded so quickly that a break to process everything seemed the best course of action.

Dante, focusing on his business and family, decided to return to the ranch and tend to what mattered most to him. After accompanying Susie to the airport and bidding her farewell, he reminded her that if she ever needed help, she shouldn't hesitate to call.

They parted ways like adults, each walking their own path.

However, during her journey back, Susie made a decision.

As the leader of her family's business, she resolved to set everything in order before committing to be by Dante's side. She recognized him as the best option—a rare opportunity she couldn't let slip away.

Susie was selective in her choices, and Dante's potential was undeniable. According to her assessment, within a year, Dante would establish himself as one of the most powerful leaders in the United States, rivaling the most formidable mafias of the present day.

Dante had proven adept at selecting the right people to manage his businesses. Even in his absence, his operations ran smoothly, requiring only his key decisions and presence at critical moments. Now, he could focus on overseeing his business from the shadows while enjoying the ranch he had so often neglected.

...Residential Hotel Deabor

"What exactly happened here?" Angela Valdez, an FBI attorney, surveyed the bodies being loaded into ambulances.

Greg Knox, an FBI agent, turned to her and explained, "A group of federal agents was investigating a gang known as the Bad Dogs. We believed they had ties to Felipe Lobos, but they were wiped out overnight."

"Was there a confrontation?" Angela asked, aware that the agents on the scene had engaged in a shootout with the attackers.

"The attackers had military-grade tactical gear. These weren't amateurs," Mike Sandoval, a prosecutor working with the FBI, chimed in as he arrived to ensure everything was in order.

"They weren't here for anything other than execution."

"What connection did this gang have to Felipe Lobos?" Angela still didn't understand how this linked to her investigation.

Mike interrupted Greg, saying, "None. We thought we had an informant who could give us more leads on Felipe Lobos' distributor, but it seems they angered the wrong person."

"Do we know anything about who carried out the attack?" Angela inquired, puzzled by why such an organized group would target a low-tier gang.

"Nothing yet."

Angela reviewed photographs of two bodies found among the rest. Unlike the other casualties, these individuals were outfitted in tactical combat gear. Unfortunately, the fire had burned the corpses beyond easy identification.

"This case has striking similarities to others from a few months ago," she noted.

Mike recalled similar incidents where entire gangs were massacred. "Some speculate that the Sons of Anarchy have the capability to pull off something like this, but as far as we know, they're just an organized biker group."

"No solid evidence against them?" Angela asked. She was unfamiliar with the Sons of Anarchy, her focus squarely on bringing down Felipe Lobos.

"Not much of interest. Let's stay focused on Felipe Lobos. Whatever happened here, we'll uncover it as we continue our investigation." Mike was unwilling to divert attention to a matter that didn't align with their priorities.

Felipe would not tolerate Mike shifting focus to the Sons of Anarchy when they weren't the investigation's primary target