The sun had barely crested over RiverCity, yet word had already spread like wildfire. It had been a day since the Kol family's violent massacre, and the city was abuzz with whispers.
Murmurs twisted and tangled through every street corner, every bustling market, and every dimly lit tavern.
In hushed voices, people speculated over who could have eradicated an entire noble family in a single night.
Some claimed it was the work of notorious criminal factions, while others, more daring, whispered that the Arthur family had a hand in it.
Now, the Arthur family announced it would purge every criminal in the city to honor their fallen kin.
This news reached even the Lily restaurant where Adam lived with Robert, Anastasia, and Lily.
Inside, Lily was busy in the kitchen, helping her mother prepare and serve dishes. Adam, meanwhile, moved between tables, handling customers alongside Robert.
