Chapter 1682

The tensions between the two families had been simmering for years. The absence of Zane's father and Jason, who had been reassigned elsewhere, had only kept the conflict between Zane and Ritchie temporarily at bay. That night at M3 Bar, with one of the world's top three DJs on the turntables, the two sides crossed paths again. Taunts were exchanged, and the long-suppressed hostility finally exploded. Ritchie and Archie's faces twisted with fury as they snarled, "You have no right to meddle in our affairs. Since you're asking for trouble, don't blame us for what happens next." Archie lashed out with a kick aimed at Jack, intent on teaching him a lesson. But before his foot could reach Jack, a figure suddenly charged forward and slammed into him. Archie let out a pained cry as he was sent flying. Everyone turned to see Leo, his expression fierce, growling, "You dared to lay a hand on my friend? You've got a death wish!" Archie struggled to his feet, gesturing to the group behind him