irritation soared. He hated waiting, especially when it involved a man like Alessandro Volta, a rival in the mafia world. But this time, he wasn

. It was him. Alessandro was finally arriving. But even before he stepped out of the car, a dozen bodyguards were a

d out of the car with the grace of a predator. His dark eyes immediately swept the room, scrutinizing every corner,

s cold as ice, yet with a hint of challenge. He stoo

s used to such tense encounters. Nothing frightened him. He was the king of Vespero City, and no one

replied, his tone calm yet piercing. But I hate w

enge in his eyes. He knew Alessandro was a dangerous man, but he was

're going to pay me for every minute you've made me lo

one knew how Alessandro would react. But in his gaze

im straight in the eyes. You know, Rocco, you're not in a position of stre

other, each waiting for the other to make a move. The tension was palpable,

riefcase of three million euros over

was three minutes late. He looked at one of his bodyguards and nodded. Th

art now? Alessandro asked, in

, Rocco replied, a cold

rward. The interior of the room was shrouded in darkness, barely illuminated by a few narrow windows that let in the

enough space for the two men to position themselves on ei

co, Alessandro declared, his blac

plied, in a detached tone. He nodded to one of his men. The latter stepped away

asked for, Rocco said, openin

nyielding, cr

until I see the goods, he rep

noyed but still co

ut guarantees, Alessandro. The goods are complete, and we need to leave

, who opened the bags and bega

, one of his men announced af

isfaction, but a flash o

and let's get out of here,

even know the amount yet, Rocco replied, ca

co's attitude, clenched his fists. R

business with the Marino family, but not with you. Your father knew how to handle things. But you, app

slightly forward, his ic

in a sharp tone. And I remind you that I am the heir of the Marino family. I represent my f

, his patience wearing thin

're leaving, he ordered, hi

lm, replied wit

a million added for eac