Marquis Cartel Poisons Mirkovic, Claudia Flynn Survives Prison Attack
In a stunning Power Book IV: Force twist, the Marquis Cartel eliminates Rodovan Mirkovic in prison while Claudia Flynn survives an attack linked to Tommy Egan. Flynn declines FBI protection, choosing instead to ally with the cartel for survival and power.
Claudia Flynn fights for her life in the ICU after a prison attack, forming a new alliance with the Marquis Cartel.
The Power universe continues to expand its web of betrayal and survival. The Marquis Cartel has taken Serbian crime boss Rodovan Mirkovic from prison and left a chilling message: ‘Goodbye.’
Claudia Flynn Fights for Her Life
The Deal That Changes Everything
The Marquis Cartel has entered into a protection and power-sharing agreement with Flynn, according to sources. In return for her allegiance and connections to Chicago’s underground network, the cartel will guarantee her safety and assist her in rebuilding her operation after the Flynn family’s collapse. The Marquis Cartel’s growing dominance is strengthened by this move, paving the way for them to become a new force capable of dismantling old alliances and rewriting the balance of power. Flynn’s decision to confide in them suggests that her desire for control is more important than her fear of the cartel’s deadly reputation.
Tommy Egan’s Reaction
Tommy Egan is aware of the prison attack and Mirkovic’s poisoning. Egan is well-known for his unambiguous response to betrayal and believes that the cartel’s involvement is both a threat and a challenge. Flynn’s protection by the Marquis network could lead to a new violent shake-up in the Chicago underworld, pitting former rivals and new players against each other for absolute dominance.
What’s Next
The stakes in Power Book IV: Force are at their highest with Mirkovic dead, Flynn recovering, and the Marquis Cartel gaining power both inside and outside. An alliance between Claudia Flynn and the Marquis Cartel has the potential to reshape Chicago’s criminal hierarchy and create a perilous collision course with Tommy Egan and his expanding empire. In the realm of power, loyalty is the currency, and betrayal is always costly.
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