clank. Alessandro immediately furrowed his brows, his gaze turning icy. He did not like to be interrupted, especially

ally impassive, seemed a bit nervous this time. Alessa

ce, but with such an underlying threat th

ituation, got out of the car before retu

the road, boss. We can't get through, he expla

turned to the car window. He had only ten minutes left before

ed through clenched teeth,

ok at the driver, th

be done, he order

t had to be executed, and quickly. Without a word, they got out of the cars and headed towards the first vehic

wasted, an affront to his authority. He was used to making these kinds of situations disappear as swiftly as they app

h a sharp gaze, approached the other drive

ass? he reprimanded. The boss has only

ibly panicked,

way through. I... I

filled with anger, leane

few paces, then turned to his men, his face distorte

e knew he needed to act quickly. He rolled down his ca

it c

turned to the driver, a gl

, believe me, you'll have a much harder time getting out of here than moving a simp

n was not resolved quickly, he might not leave alive. He looked at his trembling hands, feeling sweat b

sk my life if I do that... he stamme

d him, his face express

or you'll regret not having done it. He stepped back slightly and gestured

ng the way. He knew it was time for him to face a reality he had never wishe

of the colliding bodies cutting through the air. The screeching of tires to

ng the scene from the middle car. His gaze was sti

said the bodyguard,

convoy moved on as if nothing had happened. Alessandro's expression was impassive, but

ly irritated. In the ruthless world of the mafia, punctuality was an unwritten rule. Alessandro Volta, the

day; we've already been waiting for a minute, mu

mafia, slowly turned his eyes towards

, he replied in a low, almost threatening voice. In this line of w

, one of the most ruthless and respected mobsters in Noctis, knew he had to impose his law. His men had

ow that only accentuated the icy atmosphere. The bodyguards stood in the corners, motionless like statues. There was no trust here. In this kind of busines

air, finally stood up f

otect, and I will not tolerate Alessandro Volta getting the upper hand on

the men exchanging approving look

ut I'm not here to play games. I'm here to win. And if

veteran, stood up, arm

doesn't show up? W

him, a sinister

have to take measures, I will. I'm ready to

ryone understood the gravity of their discussions. In this dark world,

a setback like this compromise his plans. He knew that rivals like Rocco were eagerly wait

ursing through his veins. He had been through too much to let a simple car breakdown slow him down

s, was his kingdom. He was the king, and every dec

he could strengthen his position against Rocco. Every encounter

is men announced, breaking the heavy

his hard gaze fix

ready for our arrival. I

are of the pressur

ss. Everything w

as almost there, but the shadow of uncertainty still loomed o

sture made, had to be measured. In this world, even the slightes