Sold To The Mafia Lord
“For decades, I’ve watched this family rise, bleed, and rebuild. We’ve lost brothers, gained empires, and conquered enemies.”
He turned toward Adriano.The air grew heavy.
“But no empire survives without blood strong enough to carry it.”
A pause.
“My grandson,” he said finally, his tone heavy with pride and something unreadable, “you carry not only my blood, but my fire. And tonight that fire becomes the flame that leads us.”
The crowd erupted into applause.
“From this night forward, Adriano Romano shall be known as Don of the Romano Family.” The sound of clinking glasses, cheers, and laughter filled the room but I barely heard any of it.