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When Lucy Gold is murdered in a Miami-Dade nursing home under the guise of natural causes, it uncovers a sinister predatory guardianship ring led by the powerful Ortiz family. The plot shifts to Memphis when Abby LeDuc flees her abusive fiancé, Eric Ortiz, unknowingly carrying a fortune in cartel cash which is counterfeit currency. Seeking refuge with her estranged father, Wolf, Abby finds herself at the center of a violent collision between a corrupt Miami political machine, a Colombian drug lord, and a specialized security team. As Eric and his ruthless enforcers, the München brothers, converge on Tennessee, a diverse group of allies—including a rogue Miami detective, FBI agents, and a heroic K-9 dog which form a defensive 'halo of protection around Abby LeDuc. The story is a high-stakes thriller that blends domestic drama with an expansive criminal conspiracy, exploring themes of family resilience, redemption, and the dismantling of institutional corruption across the American South. Comparable works include The Firm