Chapter 25 Velasquez

• The tension in the city had reached a boiling point. The war between Serria Villa and Diego Alvarez had spilled out into the streets, the consequences of their battles leaving chaos in their wake. Businesses burned, families were caught in the crossfire, and the once vibrant city seemed to be on the brink of collapse.
• Serria stood at the top of the Villa Tower, looking out over the city she had fought so hard to control. The view was panoramic—she could see the heart of the city, the districts she had claimed, and the shadow of the one still eluding her: Diego’s stronghold in the west. It had been days since his declaration of war, and while she had made significant gains, she knew that the real battle was yet to come.
• The Velasquez had kept their word—so far. Their resources had given her an edge, allowing her to strike at Diego’s operations and cripple his allies. But she couldn’t shake the feeling that the alliance was fragile, that the Velasquez were playing their own game. Their help came with strings attached, and Serria didn’t trust them any more than she trusted Diego.