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Darragh leans into Riordan and whispers something. Riordan nods and then motions to Kieran to speak, which he grants. “Nico, are you aware your brother met with our brother, Cormac, to make a deal to kidnap the woman who is now married to Darragh?”
Nico narrows his eyes. “Vaguely.”
“My brother, Cormac, killed one of your brother’s hitmen who tried to kill me,” Darragh says through gritted teeth.
“Sounds like you have a good brother.” Nico shows no interest in the dead hitman.
And no culpability on the order to kill Darragh.
Other than he’s our precious blood who’s still breathing, we’re still sitting here with the death of Nico’s brother on our hands.
“You didn’t trust him?” I ask. “He was your underboss.”
“That was out of respect,” Nico says with a pinch of anger. “I have an entire operation through the Millennium Plaza and other businesses.”
Balor’s voice crackles in my ear. “Guys, Nico has a solid firewall between him and Lazaro. Their businesses don’t overlap, other than Lazaro lived at the Plaza. The money laundering charge is against Lazaro and The Candy Store. There’s no mention of Nico, the Millennium, or his other businesses in any of the court documents.”
“So why are you here?” I ask. “Why did your men chase us down and shoot at us? Shoot at our plane?”
“Those were Lazaro’s men. Who will obviously now fall under my responsibility to be dealt with.”
Kieran stands up. “Men who shot at my consigliere must be more than dealt with.”
Nico stares. “King O’Rourke is it, that is the title you enjoy?”
“Aye.”
His attention swivels to Lachlan. “And you’re the legendary enforcer who gunned down your wife’s intended, men aligned with the Bratva?”
“Aye,” Lachlan answers.
“It appears the lot of you can easily handle a few bullets your way.”
“I was alone. With my woman,” I growl.
“On my turf,” Nico reminds me, forcibly. “The men were acting on instinct to avenge their boss.”
“And won’t they want to seek revenge?” I ask.
“I will instruct the entirety of my syndicate that the matter between us is closed. It’s why I flew here immediately so Lazaro’s men know I take his death seriously. That I discussed the matter in person. I’ve made my disgust for their trafficking operation known. Coupled with Lazaro’s attempted assault, I am justified in granting clemency.” His words bring down my blood pressure. “It’s a clean slate, O’Rourkes. But understand this,” he roars unexpectantly. “Any other moves against my family will be dealt with harshly.” He dares to narrow his eyes on Jillian.
The dead witnesses…
Daniel has that information. It’s up to him.
“So long as we agree, whatever her brother does or does not do to you, is your issue with him.” I approach the don. “She may be his sister, but she will be my wife. With my name, and that makes her untouchable.”
“Agreed.” He waves a hand in the air.
Like we’re fucking gnats.
Maybe in the size of our family, we are.
The room goes quiet, and Kieran stands. “I’d like for this be an opportunity for unity between us, Don Scava. Las Vegas is a big city. My brother Darragh owns property and will want to keep visiting. Jillian’s mother lives north of there.”
“Can you recommend a good lawyer?” Nico smiles with his eyes on Jillian and my blood turns to ice.
“I know a hungry attorney who’s licensed to practice in Las Vegas.” I bet Lincoln Stone would jump at this chance.
