Tyrone pondered the offer, the idea of freedom and reclaiming his life becoming more appealing by the second. “Alright, Lucas, I’m interested. But what’s your plan?”
Lucas smiled confidently, picking up the ledger. “It’s simple,” he began, flipping through the pages. “This ledger contains records of the Costa Familia’s transactions with some of the most notorious criminals-drug lords, human traffickers, and other unsavory characters.”
Tyrone leaned in, intrigued by the potential leverage. “And how do you plan to use this?”
Lucas continued, “We’ll expose these dealings to the authorities and rival families. But we need to be strategic. First, I’ll have my team gather more evidence to back up what’s in this ledger. We need to ensure it’s airtight.”
He paused, outlining the next steps. “Once we have enough evidence, we’ll leak it to the right people-law enforcement, media, and even some of the Costa Familia’s rivals. This will create chaos within their ranks and distract them.”
Tyrone nodded, seeing the brilliance in the plan. “And what about us? How do we stay safe during all this?”
Lucas reassured him, “I’ve got a team of trusted people who will ensure your safety. We’ll operate from the shadows, making sure we’re always one step ahead. Once the Costa Familia is weakened, we’ll strike, cutting off their resources and influence.”
Tyrone felt a surge of hope, realizing that with Lucas’s plan, he might finally break free from the Costa Familia’s grip. “Alright, Lucas. I’m in. Let’s do this.”
Lucas extended his hand, sealing their newfound alliance.
Lucas took the ledger and notebook, turning to Tyrone. “There’s someone I want you to meet,” he said, gesturing for Tyrone to follow him. Without questioning, Tyrone nodded and followed Lucas out to his car.
As they drove to their secret base, Lucas made a quick call to Tiger, instructing him that he would be returning to the villa soon. Upon their arrival, they found everyone gathered outside, ready to welcome him back.
Lucas’s car slowly pulled into the villa, and as it came to a stop, Tiger opened the door for him. Lucas stepped out, greeted warmly by Tiger, followed by Lion. He nodded and smiled at them, and Tyrone emerged from the car as well.
Lion and Tiger didn’t question Tyrone’s presence, instead leading them to the front of the villa where everyone had gathered. As they approached, a loud cheer erupted from the crowd. “Welcome back, boss!” they shouted in unison.
Tyrone was taken aback by the scene, astonished by the sheer number of Lucas’s followers. Lucas nodded in acknowledgment and moved to the front with Tyrone by his side.
“Let me introduce you to some key members of our group,” Lucas began, gesturing to a few individuals standing prominently among the crowd. “This is Vlad, the Don of the Mercado Familia,” he said, pointing to a stern-looking man who nodded in acknowledgment.
“And this is Jose, the Don of the Abate Familia,” Lucas continued, indicating a man with a calm demeanor who gave a slight bow.
Then, Lucas gestured to another man with a commanding presence. “And Giovanni, the Don of the Gallo Familia.”
Tyrone’s eyes widened in disbelief as he realized the magnitude of Lucas’s influence. Three powerful Mafia families, all united under Lucas’s leadership, was a sight he never expected to see.
Lucas wasn’t finished with the introductions. He gestured towards Lion and Tiger, who stood proudly beside him. “These are Lion and Tiger, the leaders and trainers of our group. They’ve honed the skills of our fighters and prepared them for any challenge.”
He then introduced the elite fighters, their hidden aces. “Meet the Iron Wolves of the Mercado Familia, led by Diego. From the Abate Familia, we have Marco and Carlo. And from the Gallo Familia, Julyan, our con artist and fighter junkie.”
Lucas emphasized, “Each of them has made significant contributions to our cause.”
He paused, letting the weight of his words settle before continuing. “Our target isn’t just the Costa Familia. We aim to bring down the Sicilian Familia as well.”
Tyrone froze, disbelief etched on his face. The idea of taking on the Sicilian Familia seemed almost impossible, yet here was Lucas, confidently declaring it as their goal.
Lucas smiled, sensing Tyrone’s astonishment. He then turned to Don Giovanni, handing him the ledger. “This is the key to gaining the upper hand over the Costa Familia. Use it wisely to elevate the Gallo Familia.”
Don Giovanni accepted the ledger with respect, passing it to Aris for further analysis. “Thank you,” he said, acknowledging the trust Lucas had placed in him.
Lucas addressed the group with a strategic gleam in his eyes. “For now, the Gallo Familia will take the lead. Using the ledger, they’ll disrupt the connections listed, creating chaos between those involved and the Costa Familia.”
He continued, “The Gallo Familia will covertly infiltrate and sabotage their shadow businesses, seizing their connections through alternative channels. The Costa Familia won’t see it coming, and by the time they realize the chaos, we’ll be ready to strike their major operations.”
Lucas paused, ensuring everyone understood the plan. “As the Gallo Familia sows confusion, we’ll divide our forces to dismantle the Costa Familia’s other businesses. This will spread their resources thin, making it difficult for them to respond effectively.”
He emphasized the importance of timing and coordination. “Our goal is to create a domino effect. As the Costa Familia struggles to regain control, we’ll hit them where it hurts, ensuring they can’t recover quickly.”
Lucas’s plan was meticulous, designed to exploit the Costa Familia’s vulnerabilities while strengthening their own position. The group listened intently, understanding the gravity and potential of the strategy.
With the plan set, Lucas divided the group, assigning specific tasks to each faction. The Gallo Familia focused on leveraging the ledger, while others prepared to target the Costa Familia’s various enterprises.
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In the days that followed, Lucas’s initial steps proved successful. The Costa Familia was in disarray, and the Gallo Familia’s cash flow surged through alternative channels orchestrated by Lucas. However, Lucas knew the chaos wasn’t enough yet, so he waited for the perfect moment to strike.
Tiger drove towards a farmhouse with Lion and Lucas. During the drive, Lucas mentioned, “I have two people I want you to meet,” but he didn’t elaborate on their skills or techniques.
Curious, Lion asked, “Who are they, and why are we meeting them?”
Lucas offered minimal details, “You’ll see when we get there,” keeping the mystery alive until they arrived at the farmhouse.
Upon reaching the farmhouse, the group waited at the entrance. After a few minutes, a white car pulled up, and two men stepped out. The moment Lion and Tiger saw them, they became alert, their senses heightened, ready to react if necessary.
Lucas noticed their reaction and furrowed his brow, realizing that Lion and Tiger recognized the men. However, their tense demeanor suggested something was amiss.