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hunting to teach us how to shoot and perfecting our kill
shots.
“What’s this about?” I ask impatiently, knowing that
whatever it was would likely not be pleasant.
Pops fixed me with a hard stare before speaking in a low
voice: “You’ve been getting sloppy lately.” Pops shakes his
head, ”Sei cazzo stupido”
I bristle at the accusation but say nothing.
“You’re losing your edge,” Pops continued, leaning
forward in his chair “I need you to get back on track.”
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“I’m still one of the best in this business, you know that,”
I snap back defensively.
“That may be true,” Pops concedes, “but even the best can
slip up if they become careless.”
I clench my jaw tightly, trying to control my anger. I can’t
believe that’s what I hear, after all I have done for the
family, for the Job, all the people I have killed without
question, that Pops could still doubt me like this.
“What do you want me to do?” I ask finally, resignation
creeping into my tone.
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“I want you to prove yourself.” Pops says simply. “We
have a new job coming up and I need you to handle it. No
mistakes this time.”
I can’t afford to mess this up - not only for myself but for
my family’s reputation in the criminal underworld. If we
aren’t on top then no one will fear us and we need their
fear.
