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“Yeah, that might be true in the long run. However, it’s still gonna cost us start-up cash to purchase the new site and pay for renovations.”
“We’ve been busy here in LA, depriving Don Diavonte of his revenue streams at every turn. It’s been both gratifying and enriching. In the name of strengthening our alliance, I would be willing to front you fifty grand in the form of a loan with zero interest spread over three years.”
Storm thought it over for a minute before replying, “I think you can afford to make that fifty grand a gift rather than a loan.”
“Why ever would I do that? No one gives away money.”
“No,” Storm agreed. “They do pay reparations, though. The way I see it, it doesn’t matter who the top dog in your organization is. That can change from one moment to the next. The bottom line is your organization destroyed valuable property that belong to the Dark Slayers MC.”
“I’m not paying for damages I didn’t inflict, Storm. Come up with another request, something that doesn’t cost me a cent, and I’ll consider it.”
“Since we’re an ally in your quest to become the new don of your organization, how about when you finally sit in the big chair, we agree that you get the whole organization and I get the contents of Don Diavonte’s safe.”
“I think fifty grand is reasonable compensation for the damages inflicted by our organization.”
“Thank you, Diego. It’s always a pleasure doing business with you.”
“Just so you know, we’ve been depriving him of his cash operations. I’m not interested in laundering fifty grand, so you’ll have to take it in cash.”
“That’s an acceptable compromise. How do you want to make the drop?
“I’ll send my younger brother to the meeting spot that you and I used a few days ago. Lucas is an expert at slipping around unnoticed.”
“When?” Storm asked.
“How about next Tuesday at five in the morning? Is that too early for you?”
“Not at all, but I’ll probably send one of my club officers.”
“Fine, but the code word is Oswald. If they don’t give it, they get a bullet instead of the money.”
“Look, you ignorant fuck. If you end up shooting one of my men, you’re going to be fighting a war on two fronts.”
“You’re so easy to mess with, Storm. I don’t know how you move about being as rigid as you are,” Diego said, clearly amused.
“Whatever. Just keep your fucking jokes to yourself from now on.”
“Fine. Shall I assume my brother’s soon-to-be blushing bride arrived safely?”
“Yes, and she is currently taking a rest in her suite. Her protector reports that she seems like a really nice lady.”
“Take good care of her. We’ve known her since we were children. I could issue some threats, but I’m certain you know better than to let anything unpleasant happen to Aprilia.”
“We’re wasting a lot of time talking about nonsense when we could be planning our strategy.”
Diego was quiet for a second. “Did you have a suggestion to help speed Don Diavonte’s tumble from the top?”
“I can think of one thing in particular that might immediately transfer a good deal of his personal power directly to you,” Storm said after a long moment.
“I’m all ears. The sooner we stem the flow of blood, the better for all of us.”
“You already know that Don Diavonte leveraged Steel, the club president of Twisted Metal, into becoming his errand boy.”
“Yes. I am aware of their alliance. It’s problematic.”
“Steel and I have spent a lot of time talking and have come to an accord. He’s eager to cut ties with your don and shared an interesting piece of information with me that you need to know.”
“Our call is not traceable to my knowledge, so do share.”
