Chapter 1402

Anthony pulled a blanket over Maeve's lifeless face and turned to Sergio. "Maeve is dead. The four major families won't let this slide. You handle it," he instructed. "What do you want me to do?" "Burn her," Anthony said, his voice devoid of emotion. "Keep her death under wraps. Not a word leaves this room tonight." Sergio approached the bed without hesitation at his instruction, pulling a lighter from his pocket. He struck the flame and set the drapes ablaze. Within moments, the fire spread, consuming the bed. Maeve's body was soon surrounded by roaring flames. Satisfied, Anthony spared the burning body one last glance before turning and walking away. … The next morning, Hailey's funeral procession began at dawn. Several men carried her casket through the gates of the Brooks Estate. A tense silence settled over the courtyard. Before anyone could react, the sharp crack of a gunshot echoed. A pallbearer collapsed, a bullet piercing his chest. Zion emerged, leading a g