In the family council hall, my Papa the Don, the elders, and the Capos were already assembled. With the most enthusiastic applause and the loudest ceremonial salutes, they welcomed their Principessa to formally assume her position.“Welcome home, Principessa!”The scene was electrifying. I raised the arm bearing the twin-gun tattoos and gently pressed it downward. The cheers quieted at once. My gaze swept across the assembly, and silence fell instantly. These were the men and women who had bled for the family’s rise. Looking at them, I spoke only one sentence.“Let us continue to advance.”The tension of the solemn succession ceremony dissolved right away.Soon, everyone returned to their duties, each resuming their tasks.No sooner had I returned to the Don’s office and sat down with my coffee than my Underboss hurried in. “Donna, Leonardo Demarco is outside the family compound requesting an audience with Don Romano. What shall we do?”“He likely hasn’t received word of my
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