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The Bartz family carried the infamous reputation of being part of the mafla, known for their ruthlessness toward enemies. While some of the rumors were true, much was exaggerated. Peter Bartz, the patriarch, had two sons: Lawrence Bartz and Francs Bartz, with Francis being the elder.
In his old age, Peter designated Francis as the head of the family, unaware that his decision would lead to their downfall. Francis's poor management of both legitimate and illicit businesses resulted in multiple families uniting to destroy them.
One summer morning, Peter died peacefully in his estate. His passing set many plans into motion. Peter had been a close friend and crucial ally to the Palmer family's economic rise, holding a significant 34% stake in their conglomerate. The remaining 66% was divided between Catherine and her husband, Lucius Preston.
Peter's will stipulated that his shares would transfer entirely to Catherine, bypassing her husband completely. He wanted all traces of his involvement with the Palmer company erased. Displeased with his son's actions, Peter refused to let his legacy drag down the Palmer family or their business empire. This bequest made Catherine the majority shareholder overnight, despite her youth and inexperience. Lucius, angered by the arrangement, sought control of the funds, but the will's terms were ironclad: Lucius would never touch a single dime. Peter entrusted Catherine with the shares until she could find a member of the Bartz family capable of honoring their name and restoring their legacy.
Despite Peter's hopes, the Bartz family's troubles deepened. Rival mafia families, who had long respected Peter, saw his death as an opportunity to settle old scores. Francis' deceitful dealings made the Bartz family a target for swift and brutal vengeance.
The retaliation was merciless. A massacre was planned, one designed to ensure no Bartz would survive. Marcus Bartz, Peter's 23-year-old grandson, remembered that fateful day vividly. Married to the love of his life, he had been eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child-a son they had decided to name Peter. The baby was just two months away from bringing joy to their home.
During a routine family gathering, gunmen stormed in, opening fire on everyone present. Their mission was clear: to leave no Bartz alive. By the end of the attack, they believed they had succeeded.
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When news of the massacre reached Catherine, she was devastated. She took it upon herself to pay the funerals of the entire Bartz family. With the help of Frederick-Lawrence Bartz's personal assistant and confidant-she salvaged what little remained of the family's belongings. However, the Bartz estate was looted by opportunists, leaving almost nothing behind.
Unbeknownst to many, Marcus Bartz survived the attack. Gravely injured, he was found and taken to a distant hospital, where he fell into a coma. Only Catherine and Frederick knew of his survival. For years, they clung to the hope that the last Bartz would awaken, despite doctors urging them to let him go. Three years later, against all odds, Marcus woke up. His body was frail, his vision blurry, and his hands trembled as he touched his gaunt face. The miracle of his survival was bittersweet. He had lost 1/2
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everything his wife, his unborn child, his parents, and his home. He was the sole survivor of the Bartz family.
Frederick had safeguarded the family's undiscovered funds, transferring them to Catherine and Albert Preston for security. Albert, having relocated outside Valentia, entrusted Catherine to manage the money. When Marcus recovered, Catherine returned every cent to him.
Now 30, Marcus began rebuilding his life, though the scars of his past weighed heavily. He often visited the central park in Valeria, drawn to the bench where he used to sit with his wife. On his final day in Valentia, he sat there, reminiscing about their stolen moments of happiness, when he noticed the quiet sobs of a young woman with a bandaged hand.
When Marcus looked at her face, he was struck by how much she resembled his late wife. Compelled to help, he offered her comfort in whatever way he could before leaving for an unknown destination, carrying the memory of that encounter with him.
The encounter left a lasting impression on Marcus Bartz, the last of a fallen dynasty, as he walked toward an uncertain future, still haunted by the echoes of his family's tragic end.
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