I watched the intense movement, some hastily putting on their clothes and others preparing their weapons.
What the fuck did they do?
Then, I hurried up the stairs towards the Don's room, opening the heavy wooden door, all the capos gathered there together.
The De Angelis brothers with their furious faces in my direction and Councilor Bernardi waving a silent greeting. With only one representative from the Riina family left, the door opened again with my two brothers taking their places as family men at the meeting.
“We've discovered a traitor.” Enrico's blue eyes analyzed each breath of those present. — The Mexican cartel is taking advantage of our territory with the help of Riina.
The inspirations of surprise were general, but the subtle movement between Giovanni and Vicenzo aroused my curiosity. Whatever the fuck with Rinna these two know something.
I received all the information trying to organize the thoughts in a line of reasoning that relates to Diana, but it's so difficult, how could they have any kind of involvement with the cartel. That's practically impossible, I took orders from Enrico, putting me and my men on the front lines to enter the territory without leaving any doubt in his distrust of my lack of information about Stefano's death.
Motherfucker.
I've organized the teams inside the headquarters, adding to Jack's men who will accompany me, Hunter will check the operation of the Riina nightclubs here in New York to look for signs of business with the Mexicans.
I watched the dark walls of the headquarters with a certain nostalgia for the moments when I believed in the Don, that his law was the law of the family as it was that of our grandparents in Italy, I talked to Giuseppe privately about entrusting him with a request.
On the way to the airport I was informed that Sartori would go with me, a surprise and at the same time the fear of his suspicions.
I arrived at the airport heading towards the private jet area, in a few minutes Jack arrived accompanied by his two trusted soldiers. I waved entering the company jet, the leather seats in the long aisle displaying a wealth ignored by the organization, after all, legal accounts do not count in the business. I sat proudly in a window seat being accompanied by Jack next to him, leaving two armchairs to wait for the Don, in all these years he never made a point of increasing the status of any of the men in my family, he never gave us anything and even with the marriages of our sisters, we guarantee the agreements aiming only at what is our right.
Loyalty clearly doesn't mean much to Enrico Sartori, something I'll be happy to change, I watched the armored Bentley Bentayga approaching at the same time as Giuseppe appeared in the aisle sitting down ahead, I felt the cell vibrate with the message. Without waiting I opened the message in the app saving the number.
*Until Friday, Bella*
- Serious?! - I turned and glared at my idiot brother. "I figured you would at least pretend it was going to take a while to fall."
I rolled my eyes, sending the message and locking the cell, watched Don get out of the car and took the opportunity to respond quickly.
“I've wasted too much time denying something I want. I met his dark gaze.
It's not news to any of them that my interest in the girl is, though I've always imagined Giulia on a pedestal unreachable for an enforcer, but she's worthy of a Don.
We rose from our seats as soon as Enrico entered, waiting for Enrico to sit down to get his permission with a wave.
We asked the flight attendant for our drinks, Jack pulled out a folder and started reading the documents, I didn't mind making conversation. It's not like the old man can last long in silence, we got our drinks and five minutes later with the aircraft taxiing down the runway he broke the silence.
“It's a beautiful aircraft, Giacomo. - I fixed our gazes taking a sip of the drink - The profit from drugs seems to have increased.
I smiled sideways, listening to Jack's low chuckle beside me, we fastened our seat belts with the alarm and the aircraft started to leave the ground, I waited until I finished climbing to answer, pique curiosity.
“I'm sorry to disappoint you, but my family's income remains the same within our line of business. I took another sip of the drink, running my finger over the rim, not having an ounce of patience for Sartori's doubts. “I must thank Hunter, our youngest is a genius at good business.
"Even if you need any support to make your company feel comfortable contacting us, it would be an honor to do clean business with you." Jack arched an eyebrow smiling at the man.
I finished the drink, handing the glass to the attendant and declining the offer to drink anything else.
- I didn't know your business was thriving this way, Giacomo - I observed the firm face with some dark circles and white strands showing, the tailored Italian suit and the cynical look trying to belittle the importance of my family.
The balmy atmosphere inside the plane hasn't changed, although I'm sure the urge to kill Don is growing exponentially.
“Despite knowing your abilities and your Giacomo loyalty, the De Angelis brothers have come to me to ask that you stop investing in Giulia.
I smile understanding the point, keeping the brothers quiet as always being a priority is a pity that this time I have different thoughts.
“Giulia is a girl from a single family, Don Sartori. - I replied taking a breath - She is already of marriageable age.
The man's eyes narrowed and I kept the smile on my face, indicating my intent.
“Giacomo, son. He ran a hand through his hair and looked out the window. “When I decided that I would take Anna for myself, I was just a caporegime. Do you understand that Giulia's status requires her to be more than an enforcer?
The minute question with ulterior motives, hovering in the air making the silence weigh heavy between us.
“I understand, sir, and in all these years of being one of your most faithful men, I haven't made a single request of you. I played the cards, seeing the man's expression change.
- You know I usually charge dearly for this, son. – His smile extending an agreement with the Devil himself, little does he know that a good apprentice always follows in the footsteps of his teacher.
“I am fully aware, sir. – I ran my hand through my hair, pretending to be nervous-she always knew the difference, believed that she would even marry Stefano.
He smiled, getting the point.
“My bambino went crazy for Beatrice, they were a perfect match made for each other. Despite being a good deal with the De Angelis, her sister had what it took to become the next Mamma in the family.
I smiled in response to her false and lying memories.
"So you understand that Giovanni and Vicenzo felt wronged by my family receiving such an honor?" The loss of Beatrice and Bianca – I sighed containing the emotion when remembering the loss – It made me realize how much I wish to have a house full of children, after all, being just an enforcer, my tomorrow is always a surprise.
— In that you are right son, I will think about your request. When we get back, I'll give you an answer. - He turned around looking at Jack - And as for you Jackson, you are the second oldest man in the Costellos and I believe that the death of the two sisters must have affected the three so when do you intend to take a wife?
I turned my face to watch my brother, lowering the documents and putting them in his briefcase, picking up his glass of drink and taking a calm sip, opening a discreet smile at Don, his reputation as a kid is not small and most families try to keep your little girls away from Jackson Costello.
- You're right Lord, this mourning moved us in an inexplicable way. The first to marry by tradition must be Giacomo, but rest assured that as soon as that happens, the next one to ask him for a blessing will be me.
I swallowed all the anger keeping the character faithful and complacent, the Don's face broke into a smile, probably because he was amazed at the possibility of Jack getting married.
"Has anyone already in sight?" She arched an eyebrow at the speculation.
“Not yet sir.
I didn't make a point of prolonging the conversation and let the man mull over his thoughts for the rest of the trip to Arizona.
So, I got off the plane accompanying them to the car, waiting for my cell phone to vibrate.
*Careful, go back to lunch*
I made an unimaginable effort to hide my happiness at Giulia's positive response, feeling that whatever shit my sisters did I would still be grateful to them.
We arrived at the Riina property being received by an intense exchange of fire between some soldiers and an apparent invasion inside the large mansion, little by little we were advancing inside, knocking them down one by one and realizing they were Mexicans.
The Don followed behind, protecting himself and acting when necessary, as if he insisted on doing a lot of Cowardly things.
Inside the mansion things were all destroyed, Mario Riina's body lying lifeless on the floor, I ordered some men to patrol inside the property to look for more invaders.