The Mafia Boss

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T H E  M A F I A  B O S S

C H A P T E R

T W O

LORENZO

Lorenzo's sleek black car pulled up to the grand entrance of the Morelli estate. The Morelli's and the De Luca's haven't always seen eye to eye. Through their many disagreements over territories and interests, coupled with their positions as the two most powerful mafia families in North America, they have often found themselves rivaling for dominance and control.

But now, the dynamics have shifted. The threats they faced were no longer just from each other, but from outside forces seeking to exploit their rivalry. Ambitious and wannabe power players had begun infiltrating their territories and challenging their authority. It was this pressing danger that caused Antonio Morelli, the Don of the Morelli crime family, to invite Lorenzo over with the hopes of forging an uneasy, but necessary alliance.

As he stepped out, his large and intimidating figure drew the attention of everyone in sight. He was known for his cold and ruthless nature, a reputation that preceded him wherever he went. Everyone knew that if you messed with him, he would be the last face you saw. Lorenzo's dark eyes scanned the surroundings with calculated precision, missing nothing. Trust wasn't something that came easily for Lorenzo and he couldn't afford to let his guard down, especially on his enemy's territory.

Following suit was Francesco and their two bodyguards. As he made his way towards the door, it opened revealing Antonio and his son, Alessandro. Alessandro, the eldest at twenty-seven, was next in line to take over the family business. Both men stood tall and powerful, though Lorenzo sensed a mix of fear and respect in Alessandro's demeanor.

"Mr. De Luca," Antonio said, extending his hand. Lorenzo wasn't a fan of people touching him, but he decided it wouldn't be wise to be rude right out of the gate.

He grasped Antonio's hand in a firm shake, his grip conveying both strength and control. "Mr. Morelli." Lorenzo's expression remained unreadable, a mask of steely determination and focus.

"Please, follow me inside. We have much to discuss." Antonio said, leading him inside. His voice carried a slight Italian accent.

As he walked through the hallways of their estate, he noticed each room was a testament to the Morelli family's wealth and power. However, it didn't compare to what Lorenzo had.

They were led into a large office-like room that had a long wooden table with intricate designs. Antonio's other sons were already sitting down waiting for the meeting to take place. Antonio motioned for Lorenzo to take a seat to the right of him, while he positioned himself at the head of the table.

"These are my other sons, Nico, Luca and Cole. And this is my nephew Giovanni." Antonio introduced each of them.

"Now, let's not dance around the subject any longer. I know that our families haven't always seen eye to eye, but seeing as we are both facing many challenges I believe an alliance could bring us unparalleled strength and stability." Antonio explained. "The Navarro cartel has been seen moving into the southern territories and they have been cutting into our profits with their drug operations." Antonio sighed and shook his head. "They bring with them a level of brutality and efficiency that we haven't seen in years."