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I fucking hate her for pulling the rug from right under me.
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“Pietro thinks that we have to agree to Russo’s demands if we need allies. Everyone is spooked, including the Russians,” Giulio says as he sips on his espresso. We are currently in my office as he briefs me on yesterday’s meeting.
I have had a fitful night and I am not rested at all. I am angry. I want to shut it all off, take a break for a day or two.
Giulio does not notice my distracted thoughts because he continues, “I talked to Irina and she says her father is also worried. They think, if this can happen to the Italians then it can happen to anyone. Maybe they could be the next targets for the fuckingassassino.”
Every time anyone refers to the serial killer as a man, I think I develop a new ulcer. How could we have been so ignorant, so fucking stupid.
I scoff, “Giulio, we are not giving up the trade routes.”
He puts his cup down as he tries to gauge if he is talking to his boss or his brother. My jaw and chest are tight and I am already developing a slight headache from everything.
“Alessandro, listen…” he begins.
“No.Ascoltami tu, Giulio.We are not giving the trade routes to that greedy asshole. You know he is only trying to skim a little more over the top. What father gave them as a deal was more than generous. He should be thanking me for not terminating it to begin with, especially since he is just an underboss.”
I know the comment has hurt Giulio a lot more than I intended because he stiffens. “Giulio, you know what I mean.”
“What about the alliance?”
“Fuck the alliance,” I use my thumb to massage my throbbing temple. “We don’t need them. We don’t need any of them.”
He has a quizzical expression on his face as he tries to figure out what I know. I am not ready to disclose more on Rachel, not until I have more information about her. “And, before you ask, I am getting closer to a lead,fratellino.I just need you to contact someone for me.”
He takes another sip of his coffee. “Who?”
“King.”
He stiffens, “Why are we contacting the FBI, Alessandro? Do you know something I don’t? What are you not telling me?”
I am not ready to show my cards yet. I need to talk to King before my meeting with Moreno.
“When?”
“Now. I need to talk to him right fucking now, Giulio.”
CHAPTERTWENTY-FOUR
Alessandro
I stare at the document King has sent over to me.
CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH
State of Illinois
Department of Vital Records
County of Cook
Chicago General Hospital
This is to certify that on November 15th, 1997, a female child was born at Chicago General Hospital, located in the County of Cook, State of Illinois.
Child’s Information:
