Cephus' POV

Exiting the sleek black Cadillac, I cast a lingering gaze upon the structure standing before me. The dwelling seemed a far cry from the opulence that would have embraced him had he chosen to remain within the folds of my gang. The stark contrast between his current abode and the lavish lifestyle he could have enjoyed within our ranks weighed heavily on my mind as I surveyed the unassuming facade.

He was doing really well with us, a reliable and trusted member of our group. When Marcus decided to part ways with the gang, I sensed there must be a significant reason behind his choice. Marcus, being the...