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The Walsh family. The Saints.
If the Irish mob got control over the unions, they had a decent chance of overrunning the entire city. My instincts had been correct. “Are you aware of any plans?”
“Nothing concrete. However, be leery of gifts being presented in the middle of the night. Often a moment of carelessness is what allows changes in control. Also, I’ve found that the lesion in one’s army is always caused by those who have nothing to lose.”
His riddled answer was easy to decipher. Candy. Whether or not she fully understood, she’d been made the catalyst in the Irish mob’s attempt at making a hostile takeover. I had decisions to make, ones that would test my loyalty. As far as lesions, I understood far too well that it was most often those placed under the radar who had the ability for betrayal.
“Why are you providing this fascinating information, Valentin?”
“I assure you it’s not a gift, Sabatin. However, it is an opportunity to maintain the peace, which I believe is important to both families. I hope you enjoyed your dinner.” As he rose to his feet, he pushed the snifter further in my direction, giving me a respectful nod then walking away.
And I remained seething inside.
