Ellis Barker rose from the table at Tokyo Shiba Tofuya Ukai, a resolute determination in her steps as she headed towards the exit. But before she could reach the door, Angelo Messina intercepted her, declaring that she couldn't leave.

“I won't,” Messina affirmed, his voice filled with unwavering certainty.

Ellis halted and turned to face Messina, speaking calmly yet with unyielding firmness in her words.

“Angelo, I don't think you understand. Rocco woke up. He's the ...