Leo is released from prison and immediately encounters an old master who helps heal his injury, revealing a new ally from his past. Meanwhile, Leo faces scorn and mistrust from those around him, especially from Litzy, who is pressured to infiltrate his life for hidden motives. In a tense reunion, Leo confesses the devastating losses his family suffered while he was imprisoned—his brother's death, his mother's suicide, and his sister's disappearance—all caused by the Joneses. Despite Aunt Hallie's apology for failing to protect the family fortune, Leo vows revenge, declaring that blood must be paid with blood, setting the stage for a fierce reckoning.