Chapter 60

Brian De Stefano POV

My brother and I had a simple philosophy: we got what we wanted, no matter the cost. Whether it was eliminating obstacles or buying our way into power, we didn't play by the rules. My current obsession? Vincenzo Volkov. He's cocky, self--assured, and walks around like he's untouchable. But he has no idea what's coming for him—fast, ruthless, and devastating.

Friday nights were sacred—Before Club nights. It wasn't your average hangout. Only the elite, the dangerous, and the connected could step foot inside. Membership required more than wealth or power; it demanded a golden card, an exclusive badge of loyalty. My best friend, Desmond Troy, finally earned his. We'd been brothers in arms for over two decades. Desmond was rich, infamous in the corporate world, and, on the surface, the cool--headed owner of a top modeling agency. But beneath the facade? A ruthle