"Of course," the mayor nods frantically, practically tripping over his own feet as he takes a step back. "You have my full support."Dean offers the sweating man a polite smile, stepping in to dismiss him."Enjoy the evening, Mayor," Dean says smoothly, turning his back on the politician to signal the conversation is over.We move deeper into the ballroom, greeting the various elites who lined up to pay their respects.A tall, older man with silver hair and a sharp tailored suit approaches us a few minutes later.I recognize him instantly.It is Don Carmine, the head of a powerful Italian family from the east coast.Carmine built his fortune on gambling and extortion, and he always looked down on my syndicate because I refused to work with him in the past.He stops a few feet away from us, flanked by two of his own broad-shouldered bodyguards."Rhett," Carmine greets, offering a slow, measured nod. "You threw a beautiful party.""Thank you, Carmine," Rhett answers, crossing his arms o
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