Mafia Men IV - Vincenzo's Temptation
"You're the heir of the Chicago Outfit, and here you are spilling tears because your mother fell down the stairs. You wanna cry like a little pussy, Vincenzo? Cry behind closed damn doors, not here!"
I tried to take a step back but Dad didn't let me.
"Listen closely," he continued with an air of authority, his voice devoid of any warmth. "In our world, strength is respected, weakness is exploited. You can't afford to break down like this. The Outfit doesn't wait for tears; it demands action."
I swallowed hard, mustering the strength to stare right back into his cold eyes. Wiping away the tears and drying my cheeks, I let the residue of vulnerability dissipate, determined to portray the resil