“And where does Sartori fit into this?”
“I called him. The meeting was my idea, as was its purpose,” Dante admits.
I don’t respond, just nod, waiting for an explanation.
“By marrying my daughter, you will place a target on her forehead, and I needed to know whether he would try anything against us, so that his daughter could take his place in the future. After Mia, I don’t know if we can trust the Sartori, and forgive me, but weakening the Vitale seems like a good way to start a new conspiracy. Without Don Salvatore or your family present, I was certain he would give us something. He would feel less intimidated. That’s why I planted the idea of a meeting.”
“You suspect Sartori and didn’t think I should be the first to know?” the Don intervenes.
“Capo, you know my loyalty and respect—n
