Chapter Sixty: I Was Loyal To You

A figure from the past stirred, emerging from the shadows with a hunger for vengeance. Drake, once accused and imprisoned, orchestrated a clandestine return with a singular purpose – to settle the score with those he deemed responsible for his downfall. In the dimly lit corners of the underworld, Drake maneuvered with a cunning finesse, leaving a trail of whispers and calculated moves that foreshadowed the storm gathering on the horizon. His thirst for retribution resonated with the echoes of his incarceration, weaving a tale of resentment and a burning desire to reclaim what he believed was rightfully his. As Alexander and Isabella navigated the intricate dance of underworld politics, unaware of the looming threat, Drake plotted in the shadows, fueled by a vendetta that had festered in the recesses of his consciousness. The underworld, a canvas of shadows and deceit, bore witness to the resurgence of a formidable force, one that sought to unravel the carefully woven threads of Alex