"Adam!" Raphael hugged Adam Gadmon from behind after a mont of stupefaction.
"Now I'm no longer a pure maiden. Can the noble Clompor Clan let go now?" Adam Gadmon brushed his black hair away from his forehead, revealing a mark that was evidence of defilent.
"You did it on purpose..."
"Yes, I warned you from the beginning."
This night was destined to be restless. In the endless darkness, the air beca reckless with the scent of blood. Fick was dead, and the entire Luces Family was consud with unprecedented fury. Augusto, who had always been silent, unleashed the chains of his bloodthirsty nature. With eyes full of bloodlust, he sat in his wide leather chair. Just monts ago, he had killed a subordinate for being a minute late, an act so brutal that it made everyone frown. Such indifference to the occasion or camaraderie left those around him feeling a chill.
Augusto looked at the man sitting below him, and Fick's body lay beside them. "I know what you're thinking. I, Augusto, never explain myself, nor do I have regrets. If you think I shouldn't have killed Chuck, it doesn't matter. I have my reasons. If you think I'm unfit to be the Luces Family's Clan Leader, you can leave now. I won't kill anyone for leaving." His commanding voice echoed in everyone's ears, and no one wanted to provoke the awakened lion.
"No objections? Then let's begin." The first person Augusto pointed to was the second person on his left. "Fis!"
"In fact, we've identified two targets, one is Royce, and the other is the Chinese man nad Xiao." Fis, the head of intelligence, was the most relaxed among them. "Not long ago, Royce had a conflict with Fick at 'Bessade'. Raphael was also there, and on the sa day, Raphael was involved in an argunt with a Chinese man nad Xiao. However, I think Fick's death is related to Royce. Today, everyone saw Royce provoke Fick and threaten to kill him. Moreover, moreover..." Fis glanced at Augusto, hesitant to continue.
"Moreover what?"
"Royce threatened to eliminate our Luces Family, which is why Fick fought him."
"Bastard!" Augusto slamd the table, breaking a corner off it.
"Fis, this is no small matter. Royce belongs to the Clompor Clan." Dick, sitting to Augusto's right, calmly shared his opinion.
"Damn it, who cares about his clan? Fick is dead, and we must avenge him." Montier, a brute who preferred solving problems through violence, imdiately drew frowns from others with his loud voice. "BOSS, let take so n and capture that Royce. Under torture, he'll definitely confess who ordered him."
Augusto opened his eyes slightly. Both Royce and Raphael were Nicholas's people. If Fick was killed by Royce, then Nicholas might very likely be the mastermind.
"BOSS, I must avenge Fick, but we should be cautious. I don't think this is as simple as it seems." Paul, Dick's brother, and one of Augusto's trusted aides, advised with wisdom, serving as a think tank for the Luces Family.
"Paul, are you a coward now? Talk about caution? It's because we've been too cautious that people are walking all over us. Now that Fick is dead, who knows who's next!"
Paul smiled at Montier, sitting across from him, and spoke coldly. "It's obvious soone is trying to use Fick's death to incite internal strife within our Luces Family for their gain. Montier, I hope that person isn't you."
"Damn!" Montier stood up abruptly, ignoring the current situation. He jumped onto the table and dragged Paul from his chair. "Do you believe I'll kill you right now? Stop bullshitting here. I'll kill anyone who dares incite us."
"Montier!" Augusto surveyed the few before him. Becoming the head of a family doesn't rely on brute strength alone. Despite his rough nature, Augusto was a clever man. "What are you trying to do in front of ?"
"BOSS, I'm a rough person and don't know about scheming, but I absolutely have no ulterior motives." Modo, sitting next to Montier, gave him a pull. Perhaps Modo was the only one in the Luces Family who could call Montier a friend.
"BOSS, I absolutely believe Montier isn't the one Paul ntioned who wants to incite discord among us. Chuck's death might have his reasons. However, as for us, I agree with Paul's suggestion. If we act rashly now, the opponent might take advantage. If possible, I'd like my n to gather information first before making any moves. Royce is the Godfather's man. I suspect soone wants to exploit the personal grudge between Royce and Fick to provoke a conflict between us and the Godfather, hoping to benefit from our mutual destruction."
"Modo, I give you a day to investigate. Paul, go to other clans to gather information, and Fis, assist the two of them. Montiel, you temporarily stay at 'Bessade' to take over Fick's position. However, before Modo and Paul have any concrete news, you are not allowed to take action against Royce or anyone from the Kromop Clan. Do you understand?"
"Yes, BOSS." Paul and Modo nodded in agreent, but Montiel remained silent.
"Montiel!" Augusto shouted, his gaze shifting to Dick. "Dick, you are to watch Montiel. In the next twenty-four hours, I don't want to see any bloodshed incidents. I will personally go to the Godfather to verify this matter. eting adjourned!"
"BOSS!" As everyone was leaving the eting room, Dick approached an Augusto who was hanging his head.
"Why are you still here?"
"BOSS, can you give so ti?" Augusto lifted his eyes and looked at Dick.
"Co with to the study."
Augusto's study could truly be called a study. The wall-to-ceiling bookshelves were filled with books, not just for display but as books that had actually been read countless tis. Upon entering, there was a handrail on the left and a standard desk and chair on the right, with paper and stationery on top. Augusto moved to the couch in the center and slowly sat down. "Dick, is it because you want to ask why I placed you at 'Bessade' to watch Montiel?"
"Yes, BOSS!"
"You are all people I trust. The murder of Fick in the top-tier cannot happen without an insider. Fick was very paranoid. Beneath his ostentatious exterior, he was extrely ticulous. The only people who knew about these disguises were those on the inside."
"BOSS, are you suspicious that the mole is among us?" Dick pulled a chair over and sat next to Augusto. "Ever since BOSS t with the Godfather alone, other clans have shown so opinions. The current Godfather's position isn't so secure. Additionally, after several incidents, other clans feel that their status might be influenced by external factors and threatened. They all want to rise through the ranks."
"I can't control what others think. If soone wants to use us as a scapegoat, they're courting death. As for taking the top position, what do you think?" Augusto lit a cigarette, the fine tobacco scent wafting through the air.
"I only follow BOSS's orders. If BOSS wants that position, I will fully support it. Conversely, I will oppose those who try to exploit the Luces Family and show the Godfather our loyalty."
Augusto fell silent. The highest ruler of Sicily, a position every mob boss wanted to attain, to look down upon the others. Who wouldn't want it?
"I heard that the Chinese man with the Rose Staff has also arrived here."
"That's another matter I wanted to discuss with you."
"Hmm?" Seeing Dick's mysterious deanor piqued Augusto's curiosity.
"This man nad Wang Zhantian has been moving around other clans since entering Palermo last month. He claims to be a friend of the previous Godfather, so I specifically investigated him. The Wang Family holds a certain status in Huaxia, but not long ago, a kid with the family na Xiao wiped them out. It's said that after causing trouble, he fled to Sicily." Seeing Augusto wasn't showing impatience, Dick continued. "I checked the entry and exit records, and there is no record of this man nad Wang Zhantian, so I deduce he must have backing from a certain power. Additionally, Wang Zhantian's father was the one who helped the previous Godfather, so among the old guard, Wang Zhantian holds a certain status.
"So what?"
"But from what I understand, soone from China has co to Palermo to capture this Wang Zhantian. Therefore, I suspect that soone might be trying to use this connection to disrupt our Mob's power. The goods from the Three Northeastern Provinces were hijacked, and the Godfather hasn't made any statents about it, which seems unreasonable. It's been confird that the Godfather brought the Chinese man caught at the shooting scene to Kromop and kept him there for three days. So, could Fick's death be related to these people?"
"I know who you are talking about. His na is Xiao Lin, the future heir of the Xiao Family. As for Wang Zhantian, he's not important. Since it is the Xiao Family looking for him, our Godfather naturally won't interfere. Our Italian Mafia has never ford ties with the Xiao Family, but lowlifes are hard to guard against. Check which clans are backing this Wang Zhantian." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for recomndations or monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian). Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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