Malik and Gwen traveled to Atlantic City a few hours later to locate Selena. She confronts several individuals for advice and reveals her plans to take over and hunt down the Core Squad, Blood & Ese, Passion Preme, and others without informing any of the leaders about her true intentions to eliminate everyone. While spying, Malik and Gwen overhear Selena's conversation and witness her crew emerging with several money bricks. They react simultaneously as they feel their possessions are being taken from Selena.

Meanwhile, Polly enters the bowling alley in Philadelphia to search for Antron. Looking around, she notices several customers enjoying bowling and arcade games. She approaches the counter and spots him there.

Polly: Antron! Antron!

Antron: *turns around and walks to the counter right in front of her*

Polly: You have to take your day off tomorrow.

Antron: Why this shit is going down?

Polly: *nods softly* Gwen called me; everyone will break in tomorrow. She and Malik are heading back to AC to confront her enemies, and I know we plan to take her out in this town tomorrow.

Antron: I know you talked much more funnily; I'm down.

Polly: I'm not fucking joking; we're canceled for her to rise by tomorrow.

Teddy, Moe, Kyra, and Natalie collaborate at night in Natalie's apartment, striving to earn money every two hours. Just as they were nearing completion, a black car approached slowly and arrived at the apartment. Three individuals exited the vehicle, hurled a few bottles at the window, and ignited a fire.

Moe: Let's fucking go! *opened the door quickly*

Teddy, Kyra, and Natalie: *runs outside the door*

Kyra: *sees Moe's pants on fire* Moe, your pants! *clearing the pants out*

Moe: Shit! Shit! *shaking off*

Teddy: Come on, get the fuck out! *runs outside and opens the door for everybody*

Twenty minutes later, Willard and Tom were in the bar, sharing a few drinks while watching the game on TV, trying to avoid getting too drunk.

Tom: I'm feeling strange.

Willard: Wise choice, kid.

Tom: *sighs and drinks one more*

Willard: Keep it pushing, keep it rushing.

Tom: I ain't taking too much far for the long time ago in my childhood.

Willard: Why would you say that? *hearing phone call*

Tom: I'll hold my word.

Willard: *answers* Hello?

??: Meet me in Camden around the corner of Waterfront South. *hangs up*

Willard: *looking at the phone*

Tom: *looks at him*

Willard: I gotta go, chat with you next time. *walks away*

Tom: *hearing*

As Willard arrived in Camden, he noticed Kyra and Poe waiting there. He exited the car and confronted them.

Kyra: I don't know what the fuck brings us over here? I just figured it out. Wanna know why?

Poe: Selena called.

Willard: That's what her voice looks like?

Poe: You know what? She is talking senselessly. We don't know each other like now; some of you were Blood & Ese, Locust Street, Passion Preme, or Kriminal Knight. Whatever, I'm on the Core Squad side.

Willard: It doesn't matter; we'll wait to work everything out to get them.

Kyra: *sees the car appear* Here it goes.

Moe, Kendrick, and Jessie exited the car, while Kyra felt betrayed by Moe as she realized she could no longer trust anyone.

Kyra: Moe?

Moe: What's up?

Kyra: Why?

Moe: Speaking the truth.

Willard: Truth about what?

Moe: I wanna know why I felt trust more than Selena; she can trust me without telling a secret.

Kyra: *hearing*

Moe: You weren't sticking with me because I took your lives.

Kyra: You little fucking bitch.

Moe: Of course I do. Because you're a bitch!

Kyra: Isn't that right? *takes out the gun*

All: *pointing the gun at each other*

Poe: Settle down, settle down.

Moe: Do you believe I cared about myself? Tomorrow, we're going to wash everything off in Philly and take what we have.

Poe: No, the fuck you're not; nothing will change everything to solve your problem.

After receiving a call from Selena, Liv heads to Camden to rescue all three of them. She is in the car with Paris and is trying to navigate the blocked vehicles by taking a shortcut off the highway, which will take her a bit longer to reach Camden.

Liv: *almost made it to the route until hearing multiple gunshots* Come on, come on, come on!

Paris: *still preparing while holding the gun*

Liv: *finds the spot and gets out of the car with Paris until she sees Kendrick, Moe, and Jessie on the ground*

Kyra: It's done.

Liv: It's not over yet. The rest of the enemies will be shown tomorrow. All of you, be up at 9am.

The following day, at 6am, Malik and Liv are the only ones who stay up all night, preparing the final piece throughout the war. This creation stems from their time together as the original Core Squads. They sat together on the bench at the waterfront park, enjoying some quiet time.

Liv: Hey, do you recall our past activities? We often got together to kick off some projects, having all those different-style matches. We should have gone to the show again, or you might be competing in the future.

Malik: I ain't ready no longer. This is why I'm doing something different: caring for my money. That's on me.

Liv: So do I. Spending time on the campus; crazy bullshit ass ride.

Malik: I'm out of town sooner or later.

Liv: Good for you. Core Squad means everything to us, so thank you. After everything is over...

Malik: Are you leaving?

Liv: I'm teaming up with Gwen and leaving this crew. We complement each other well in managing our responsibilities because we are strong like you. You did the same. We're moving to New York, and I'll stay and share her apartment just in case.

Malik: Like I said, very proud of yourself, Liv.

Liv and Malik: *watching the sunrise*

Four hours later, Malik checked other streets to alert Selena's group while his crew engaged in the fighting, trying to hold their position. Meanwhile, Malik continued driving and searching for Selena.

Liv: *paddled his car quickly* Let me in.

Malik: *hearing and unlocked*

Liv: *gets in the car*

Malik: *driving* What's the problem?

Liv: I saw her in more than a few minutes ago.

Malik: Where is she?

While Malik and Liv are still searching for her, the rest of the crew is engaged in a gun battle against Selena's crew.

Franklin and Poe: *in the house while hearing shooting and grabs the gun and reloads it*

Gwen: *shooting another member*

Jenny and Sandra: *fighting the enemies against each other in the warehouse*

Poe: *comes outside and shoots another one*

Franklin: *keep focused on the target and be patient for more enemies*

Malik and Liv: *drives to Selena's spot in the apartment and gets out of the car together*

Liv: I know the number where she is.

Malik: *hearing and pulled the gun out*

Liv: *goes inside with Malik and does the same before texting someone on the phone* Ready?

Malik: *nods softly*

Sheryl: *opens her eyes and feels something while checking herself and sees the tied and sat on the chair until she looks up at Selena*

Selena: I'm feeling blessed by what you did.

Sheryl: There's the reason I didn't fucking do that to you. What did you expect?

Selena: Expect it, you wouldn't live in my fucking town! You know what? My girlfriend got killed a long time ago, and I became a serious and dangerous mind.

Sheryl: *hearing*

Selena: I want her to live.

Sheryl: I don't know who that bitch is.

Malik: I do.

Selena: *sees them pointing the gun*

Malik: My dad brought up Ursula two times. She's intelligent, but sometimes, our attitudes have shifted. You feel betrayed by everything; it was Tolin. We aren't the ones who started this mess.

Selena: *hearing*

Sheryl: *looking at them*

Selena: What comes through your mind, Malik? Your father's head?

Scott: *reloads the gun and points at her while arriving at the room* Stop teasing him; don't get it twisted. I'm here a little pay for help.

Selena: Scott...

Scott: Look at yourself; I did the bad things 'cause I ain't smart enough used to be. You're the smart one, not like me.

Selena: *hearing and looks down until shoots Sheryl's head*

Scott: *shoots Selena multiple times*

Sheryl: *dead*

Selena: *falls to the floor*

Malik and Liv: *reacted*

Selena: *tried to breathe, and her blood already came out*

Malik: What are we gonna do now, uncle?

Scott: One more thing. *walks over to Selena and shoots her head*

Selena: *dead*

Scott: That's that, then.

*September 2011*

Jada arrives at the café and exits her car to meet someone. After searching for the right place, she spots Willard sitting alone and drinking coffee.

Willard: It's good to meet you again, miss.

Jada: Whatever you say. *sits down on the chair*

Willard: I appreciate what you've done positively; it reminds me of how I started.

Jada: I'm already a businesswoman.

Willard: Making positive changes can help you feel better; I've taught myself much to improve.

Jada: Is that where we are?

Willard: Definitely, we're not.

Jada: What's your next step? If you don't have one, perhaps I should connect you.

Willard: *hearing*

Malik packed everything into the car, ready to move to New Jersey and leave Philly behind for good. After loading up, he hugged Harry and Scott, mentioning that he might take a break from the organization but hoped to return to his job if he had a chance.

Scott: Behave yourself.

Malik: *hearing*

Harry: You've got all freshened up, a different look, and you moved out of there. It seems to be different, Malik, now.

Malik: Harry, my hair is fine. It's a little afro on it.

Scott: Good luck with everything.

Malik: Good luck to both of you; that means you too, Harry. Have fun in Cali.

Harry: I wish I were lucky enough also to be moving there.

Malik: Very thrilled.

Scott: Drive safe, now.

Malik: *gets in the car with Andie*

Andie: *holds his hand*

Malik: *drives away while texting Franklin*

Franklin: *walking around in the city of Delaware and reads the message*

Malik: *texts* You're in charge.

Malik and Andie are moving to Lindenwold for a fresh start, enhancing their upbeat personalities. Meanwhile, Liv is moving to a new apartment in New York with Gwen after joining Blood & Ese while staying in touch with her old friends for her contacts. Harry and Rita have been meeting for the past few months since summer began, and they developed good chemistry. However, Harry moved out a week ago, and now Rita is traveling to California with him. Meanwhile, Paris continues to assist the town while her crew focuses on their various jobs, avoiding drugs.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, exerts the most significant influence. This city has a unique vibe, often referred to as the city of brotherly love.

A/N: Thank you for reading my story. It has been nearly two years since I composed the narrative; it holds significant value. I was engaged in a highly creative process, crafting an intricate storyline while maintaining a connection with forthcoming publications under the same title. Therefore, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for reading "In the Corner." I sincerely appreciate your support. This story, it seems, will never conclude.