Chapter 53

• Giovanni regards me with a measured gaze.
• He steepled his fingers, taking a deep breath before continuing. “On the surface, we present ourselves as a successful family-owned automotive business – a legitimate front that allows us to move freely in polite society. But in truth, we are part of a much older, more complex organization with roots stretching back centuries.”
• Giovanni’s expression took on a grim cast as he spoke the next words. “We are a powerful criminal syndicate, an intricate network akin to the legendary Five Families that once dominated the American underworld.”