A Traitor's Debt
"Mr. Romano, I have some news. Your casino in Vegas… the money dried up. It's officially bankrupt. The creditors are moving in to seize all your assets."
"No… that's not possible…" Vincent mumbled, collapsing completely onto the floor.
"Without the Marconis, you're nothing," I said, dropping the divorce papers in front of him. "Sign it, Vincent. It's the last shred of dignity you've got."
His power, his reputation, his girl, his wife—all gone in an instant.
His hand trembling, he picked up the pen and signed his name. He left with nothing. He was heading for the same broke, dead-end life as Carmen.