"Aside from the Dom family, the other Great families who want fewer competitors for Vaults, the Clear Path and the few others I've offended, who else is on there? Don't tell me, it's a girl I rejected in high school," said Nero with rolling eyes. How much more complicated could the situation get?
Edward smiled.
"As it turns out, for once, the source of all your great troubles is not yourself. Instead, it's your friend, Gabriel."
Nero raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised. Someone was targeting him because of Gabriel? How did that make sense?
"While following up on the lead, I looked a little into your friend. I hope you do not mind. His situation is far from normal, by any standard. Both his parents have a terrible reputation within the family, so he has no real support. However, unlike his parents, Gabriel himself proved to be highly talented and highly hardworking, and his innate ability is strong as well. That turned him into competition."
