"You want me to become the leader?" Max raised an eyebrow. It was already his plan, so the fact that Rosalia had reached the exact same conclusion threw him off balance. He wondered if she had lost all respect for her father or if she had been secretly hungering for power this whole time. He couldn't be sure, but he knew this was exactly what he needed.
"I don't know if you've noticed, but lately Father has not been acting like himself," Rosalia said. "His decisions are irrational, his views have shifted, and he keeps talking about protecting the clan and doing whatever it takes to make it great again. Because of that, he's lost his mind. I don't think he's fit to lead anymore." Her voice wavered, as if she feared her father might somehow overhear her.
