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“Glad to hear it.” Nico’s gaze had returned to the pool area. Max could almost feel the shift in his energy, his attention already moving onto the next problem in the Syndicate’s vast network of operations. “I’d suggest bringing him in on thisnow.”
Max nodded. Nico was one of the leaders of the Syndicate, but he’d given Max a wide berth on decisions involving Vegas. This was no different. Nico wouldn’t stop Max from freezing Carlos out — but Max would live and die by the decisions hemade.
It was a testament to the respect he had for Nico that he was willing to take even those suggestions that ran counter to his own preferences. Nico had been born and bred in the business when his father ran the New Yorkterritory.
He knew what he wasdoing.
Max stood. “I’ll keep youposted.”
Nico looked up at him. “Assume you have eyes and ears on you at all times. We have friends with the Feds, but even the best of friendships sometimesend.”
“Safe travels,” Max said tohim.
He ignored Farrell as he turned away, Nico’s words echoing in hismind.
Even the best of friendships sometimesend.
He knew what Nico was saying: the Feds may have him tailed or tapped. He should take precautions to ensure nothing could come back to haunthim.
It wasn’t surprising, but the warning had new weight. Surrounded by a small army, and with paparazzi camped outside the Tangier, Jason was more high-profile than ever — and that meant any attempt to eliminate him had the potential to be high-profile aswell.
Max put on his sunglasses as he started across the pool area. From now on, every step he took was a possible landmine — for him and forAbby.
