Alfred's furious outburst stunned everyone in the Goth family.

"The entire city of Jayrodale is closing ranks against us right now!" he shouted, his face red with rage.

"I spent over 30 years building our network—30 years of sweat, deals, and favors—and you destroyed it in a single day! You want me to stay away? Fine. But what now? You expect me to sleep on the streets like some washed-up nobody?"

Alfred was shaking with rage as he slapped Dominic across the face again—and again, and again, delivering a flurry of brutal smacks. Given his seniority and power in the family, Alfred's authority was on par with Dominic's, if not stronger.

In fact, Dominic's mediocrity had long been hidden behind Alfred's efforts—he was the one who kept the family's reputation intact. So, inside the Goth family, Alfred's word always carried more weight than Dominic's.

After that vicious barrage of slaps, Dominic's face was covered in blood. Even one of his ears had started to bleed.

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