CHAPTER 121 SALVATORE POVI spent the morning in my office preparing for the operation David had been pushing toward. The intelligence on the rival families lay spread across the desk. Charlie had already raised concerns about inconsistencies in the information, but I'd decided I couldn't afford to wait any longer. Diego stood nearby, visibly frustrated. He reminded me that the evidence hadn't been fully verified. I answered that every day we waited, we gave our enemies another chance to strike.He studied me and asked what would happen when we struck the wrong people. I didn't answer immediately. The question was reasonable. Exhaustion and David's warnings had convinced me that hesitation could cost lives.I ordered the men to proceed.Before leaving I received a brief security update from the compound where Lena and Matteo were staying. Everything appeared normal. I sent Lena a message saying I'd be back before dinner and asking her to stay inside until I returned. She replied that
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