The Cold Compromise
Extending outward were dozens of colour-coded lines: blue for political connections, red for violent crime, and, in a newly drawn green, the complex web of legitimate corporations managed by the son.
Ethan was the picture of focused control. His suit was sharp, his tie precise, and his pale eyes held the unblinking clarity of a man who hadn't slept, but didn't need to. He wasn't loud or bombastic; his authority came from the simple, terrifying fact that he was always the smartest person in the room.
“Don Leo Vitale is down,” Ethan stated, tapping the centre circle with the marker. “He suffered a major stroke and is incapacitated. Medically, legally, and practically, he’s out.”
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