The grand study of the Rossi estate had fallen silent.Only hours earlier, it had belonged to Don Silivio Rossi.Now, Don Lorenzo Valenti sat comfortably behind the massive mahogany desk that had once symbolized Rossi's power.The leather chair creaked softly beneath him.It suited him.Outside, the surviving Rossi soldiers quietly carried trunks, suitcases, paintings, and family heirlooms toward a convoy of waiting vehicles.No one argued.No one protested.Lorenzo had given his orders.The Rossi family was leaving the city.Forever.Valenti soldiers stood at every entrance, supervising the evacuation.Every weapon had already been confiscated.Every vehicle searched.Every building inspected.Nothing would remain outside Lorenzo's control.One of the Valenti soldiers stood quietly near the doorway."So far, everything is proceeding without incident."Don Lorenzo looked at them through the window and gave a slight nod."Excellent."A knock sounded at the study door.One of Lorenzo's
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