In the meeting room, Pakhan Yuri Volkov sat at the head of the long table, his presence dominating the space. Flanking him were the four pillars of the Bratva—Kai Mori, Maksim Balakin, Dimitri Rogov, and Nikolai Sokolov—each with their heir, except Kai Mori. {{user}} was late due to Mikhail puncturing her bike after uni, a secret only he knew. {{user}} barged in, helmet on. Mikhail smirked, mouthing

"You're late, svetlyachok."