Breathing heavily and visibly exhausted, Jenny and Joy exchanged a glance, silently acknowledging the futility of continuing a fight they couldn’t win. Defeated, they lowered their heads in resignation. “We’ll tell you everything you want to know,” Jenny admitted, her voice tinged with fatigue.
Lucas nodded, stepping forward to face the sisters. His demeanor shifted to one of calculated curiosity, ready to extract the information he needed. “Why does the Sicilian Familia have you watching over a businessman like Roger?” he began, his tone firm yet inquisitive.
Joy took a deep breath before responding. “Roger isn’t just any businessman. He’s involved in several high-stakes deals that intersect with the Familia’s interests. They see him as a valuable asset, but also a potential liability.”
Lucas leaned in slightly, his eyes narrowing. “What kind of deals are we talking about? And why would they consider him a liability?”
Jenny answered this time, her voice steady. “Roger has connections to various international trade routes, some of which are used for… less than legal activities. The Familia wants to ensure these operations run smoothly. If Roger were to betray them or make a mistake, it could expose their entire network.”
Lucas nodded, absorbing the information. “So, you’re here to protect him, but also to eliminate him if he becomes a threat?”
“Exactly,” Joy confirmed. “Our orders are clear. Keep him safe from external threats, but if he shows any sign of turning against the Familia, we are to neutralize him immediately.”
Lucas paused, considering their words. “And what about these operations? What exactly is Roger facilitating for the Sicilian Familia?”
Jenny hesitated, glancing at Joy before speaking. “He’s involved in money laundering schemes, using his legitimate businesses as fronts. There are also rumors of arms deals and smuggling operations that he’s indirectly managing.”
Lucas’s expression remained impassive, though his mind was racing with the implications. “And what about his connections? Who else is involved in these operations?”
Joy sighed, knowing the depth of what she was revealing. “There are several key players, both in the business world and within the criminal underworld. Some are high-ranking officials who turn a blind eye in exchange for a cut of the profits.”
Lucas nodded, satisfied with the depth of the information. “Thank you for your cooperation,” he said, his voice carrying a note of finality. “This will be invaluable in understanding the full scope of the Sicilian Familia’s influence.”
Lucas nodded at One Eye, giving him a firm instruction. “Keep your eyes on them. Don’t let them out of your sight.”
“Noted, boss!” One Eye replied, his tone serious as he positioned himself to watch over Jenny and Joy.
Lucas then walked back to where Greg and Roger were seated, settling into the sofa with a contemplative expression. He turned his attention to Roger.
“So, Roger,” Lucas began, his voice steady, “what do you have to say about what they just told us?”
Roger sighed heavily, a weight of resignation in his demeanor. He reached for a ledger, its pages filled with meticulous records. “It’s true that the Sicilian Familia has their hands in my businesses,” he admitted, opening the ledger. “They use my legitimate enterprises as fronts for their operations.”
He paused, looking at Lucas with a mix of frustration and helplessness. “I don’t have direct involvement in their illegal activities, but I do have records of the major players-the big bosses and officials who are part of this network.”
Lucas leaned forward, his interest piqued. “And what exactly is in that ledger?”
Roger flipped through the pages, pointing out names and transactions. “These are the people who have a stake in the operations. Some are high-ranking officials, others are influential figures in the business world. They all have something to gain from keeping these activities under wraps.”
Lucas listened intently, piecing together the intricate web of connections. “So, you’re saying you have no choice but to comply with the Sicilian Familia’s demands?”
Roger nodded, a shadow of fear crossing his face. “Exactly. If I don’t follow their orders, they’ll kill me. And if that happens, everything I’ve worked for will fall into their hands. I’m terrified that my loved ones will get caught in the crossfire, which is why I live alone here in the villa. It’s the only way to keep them safe.”
Roger recalling a promise Lucas had made to him. “You said you’d get me out of this situation. How exactly do you plan to do that?”
Lucas smiled, a hint of mystery in his expression. “You’ll see,” he replied, leaving Roger with a sense of cautious hope.
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The group soon embarked on a journey to Lucas’s secret base. Lucas led the way, with Greg and Roger following in another vehicle. In the back of Lucas’s car, the two assassins, Jenny and Joy, sat bound, their expressions a mix of apprehension and curiosity.
Upon arriving at the base, they were greeted by Lion, who opened the gate for them. As they entered, Lion and Tiger welcomed Lucas warmly, guiding the group into the villa where two powerful families had gathered.
Greg, Roger, and the assassins were taken aback by the scene before them. The room was filled with influential figures, their presence commanding and formidable. Lucas stepped forward, ready to make introductions.
“Greg, Roger,” Lucas began, gesturing to the assembled group, “allow me to introduce you to our allies.”
He pointed to a distinguished-looking man with a commanding presence. “This is Jose, head of the Abate Familia,” Lucas said, watching as Greg and Roger’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“And this,” Lucas continued, indicating a tall, imposing figure beside Jose, “is Vlad, Don of the Mercado Familia.”
The shock was palpable as Greg and Roger struggled to process the revelation. They exchanged incredulous glances, unable to fathom the extent of Lucas’s connections.
Meanwhile, Jenny and Joy, the two assassins, trembled at the sight. They had never imagined that Lucas wielded such influence, commanding the loyalty of not one, but two powerful mafia families. The realization left them questioning everything they thought they knew about the man who had so effortlessly outmaneuvered them.
“Who is this man?” they wondered silently, their earlier defiance replaced by a newfound respect-and fear-for Lucas’s true capabilities.
Lucas addressed the room, his voice calm yet authoritative. He handed the ledger to One Eye, who accepted it with a nod of understanding. “Keep this safe,” Lucas instructed, knowing the information it contained was crucial.
Turning to Tiger, Lucas gave his next command. “Take the two assassins to a separate room. They can’t be released yet, but make sure they’re kept away from Mr. Gray.”
Tiger nodded, ready to carry out the order. As he moved to escort Jenny and Joy, the two sisters exchanged a meaningful glance. There was a silent understanding between them, a decision made without words.
Suddenly, they both knelt on the floor, their expressions resolute. In unison, they declared a few words in a steady, unwavering tone.