Editing Edward McHaggis (section)

==== The Collapse of the Plan ====
With confirmation that Alexa had secretly backed Damian, Edward began laying the groundwork for a new strategy. He shared his idea with Billy: manipulate Damian into trusting him, then use that relationship to drive a wedge between the siblings. The $15 million loan was the key—Edward would present himself as an ally to Damian, only to later leverage the supposed debt as pressure against Alexa.

But before Edward could execute his carefully laid plan, Billy, in typical fashion, ruined everything. Acting on impulse and without warning, Billy confronted Damian directly and let the entire plan slip. Edward was furious. Weeks of quiet maneuvering undone in seconds because Billy couldn’t keep his mouth shut. His rage was internal controlled, but deep. He said nothing, but he wouldn’t forget.

Damian, for his part, was unimpressed. He saw through Billy’s clumsy approach and rejected the entire idea. The meeting dissolved with nothing gained, and Edward was back to square one.

With options running low, Edward turned to Jim. The two met in private and devised a new plan. It was simple: they would remove Damian from the equation entirely. Edward and Billy would escort him—by diplomacy or minimal force—to a private aircraft, where he would be shipped abroad. Meanwhile, Captain Cash would be dealt with.

The plan was put into motion. But when Edward and Billy arrived to execute it, they didn’t find resistance. Instead, they found Damian stoned, disoriented, and depressed—his uncle, Uncle Dave, had just passed away. The timing was unexpected, but it worked in their favour. With little resistance, they escorted Damian onto the plane.

As the aircraft ascended into the clouds, Edward watched from the runway. No shots fired, no blood spilled. The [[Bay Rebels]] were finished, for now.