Unbeknownst to Alexander, a rival mafia faction led by Vincent, his former ally turned enemy, was plotting to take over his empire. Vincent had always envied Alexander's success and was now seeking to exploit any weakness he could find. He saw Isabel as the perfect leverage to undermine Alexander's authority.
Vincent's spies followed Isabel, gathering information about her investigation and her relationship with Alexander. He planned to use this knowledge to orchestrate a series of attacks designed to destabilize Alexander's control.