Determined to resolve the situation, Julian decides to confront his cousin directly. He arranges a secret meeting in a secluded part of the town, where he hopes to reason with him and end the feud. Romeo, initially against the idea, eventually agrees to accompany Julian, knowing how dangerous it could be.
The meeting is tense. Julian's cousin, Antonio, is ruthless and ambitious. He laughs off Julian's attempts at negotiation, taunting him about his relationship with Romeo and threatening to expose them to both families. Julian tries to appeal to Antonio's sense of family, but it's clear that Antonio is only interested in power.
Just as things start to escalate, Romeo steps in. Using his charm and tactical knowledge, he proposes a deal—an alliance that would benefit both Antonio and himself. He offers to share insider information about the Santoro operations, in exchange for their safety and a promise that they will be left alone.
Antonio, intrigued by the proposition, agrees to consider it. But he warns them that if they try to double-cross him, he won't hesitate to finish what he started.
