The private meeting room of Elder Malcolm Lanzo was tense with anticipation as the second family of the Lanzo clan arrived, unaware of the storm brewing outside. Graham Lanzo, his wife Serena, and their son Derrick (Rick) took their seats, exchanging curious glans with the other family members present. Elder Malcolm's decision was rumored to be momentous, and they were eager to hear it.
Just as the meeting was about to begin, the door burst open, and Senior Marcus Lanzo strode in, his eyes flashing with indignation. "Father, how can you call a meeting without me, your eldest son?" he demanded, his voice dripping with entitlement.
Elder Malcolm's eyes narrowed, his expression cold. "This meeting has nothing to do with you, Marcus. Leave now."
But Senior Marcus was not one to be dismissed. "No meeting can hold without my presence, Father," he declared, his voice rising. "So, I am here for the meeting."
