"You still refuse to see reason?" Christopher asked. "This woman has manipulated you, brainwashed you. Why do you trust her more than your own family?"

Gage's face hardened as he shouted, "Enough! I cut ties with you five years ago. There is no more connection between us."

"You … You're beyond saving!"

Christopher felt despair rising inside him. He had told him everything, but Gage wouldn't listen. He couldn't understand why Gage was so reluctant to see the truth.

"Christopher! Maybe I underestimated your strength in the Murray family. But if you think you have the upper hand, you're wrong."

A wry smile played around Gage's lips as he pulled a whistle from his pocket and blew it.

The shrill sound immediately caused a commotion. Heavily armored guards stormed into the room.

Their imposing appearance struck fear into the hearts of everyone present. These guards surpassed the earlier thugs in both strength and intimidation.

"These are my hand-picked death warriors. A team I've ca