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Chapter One Hundred and Forty Two

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Niko

"Call team three to question the locals," Luca instructed, his voice firm as we stepped out of the dimly lit hotel and into the narrow alleyway we had recently escaped through.

Today, an eerie stillness blanketed the mainland, an unsettling contrast to the usually vibrant street life. A sense of abandonment hung in the air, likely a consequence of the violent shootout that had erupted between rival mafia families just yesterday. My choice to create that mess has sent an underlying message to every family that there's rivalry, though whether the word has spread who fought or not is still to be determined.

This mainland, a heavily fortified section of the mafia elite's holdings, was a world unto itself. Most residents were either tightly woven into the fabric of their families—through blood, obligation, or a lifetime of service—or simply enjoying a quiet retirement after a life steeped in crime. The families invested substantial resources into the community, ensuring its surv
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