Chapter 35

We are ethical above all. So business security is better preserved when we divide responsibilities—except for the power of the Capo. “I apologize if I acted incorrectly. You know that soon we will be family, and I would never do anything to harm you.” “And we are supposed to believe that?” Arturo cuts in, who until now had miraculously remained silent. “I am giving you my daughter.” “Let’s rephrase that. We are buying her for her status. She is your currency in exchange for the Consigliere position. Let it be clear to everyone here that not a single word is to be spoken about the suspicions surrounding Giácomo.” They all agree and prepare to leave. “I think we can end this, right?” Arturo asks, bored. “I need a drink—I’m too young to be stressed. Paolo is probably drunk by now, and h