Black and Gold (Mafia Series #1)

C H A P T E R 19

*Present*

"Now that we're all gathered gentlemen." Mira began. "We do have some issues to discuss. First, does anyone have any complaints?"

There was a thick silence which not only made some leaders shift uncomfortably but avoid eye contact. She took that in note and forced out a chuckle, making all attention come back on her. "Trust when I say that it would be in yo interest to speak up."

"Ard." Izzo responded and looked at Mateo. "Aye Mate. The next time any of yo boys come after mine, its goin be more than a playful ass scuffle."

Mateo glared but nodded. "I reciprocate the same energy."

Izzo nodded. "I respect that. Agreement?"

Mateo nodded, glare lessening. "We'll let our lawyers handle it. I'll be in touch."

"Ard. Lookin forward to it." Izzo held out his hand. "Deal?"

Mateo then smirked and shook his hand. "Deal."

They both settled and looked back at Mira. "Alright. Anyone else? Don't be shy." She encouraged, a smile on her face.

Tony Bianchi cleared his throat. "As it came to my attention, an explanation from T-201 and J-195 is necessary in order for me to take action. I am not talkin' 'onna street level rather a legal issue. Buildings can be rebuilt, lives eh...not so much. That is why I want to make sure I know what happened before I act."

"Well from my side," T-Bone said. "They claim it was a scuffle between J-195 and T-201."

"My side said it was a groupie tryna start somethin'." Izzo stared at T-Bone. "Claimin' they wanted revenge for the shootin' of a fellow brother."

T-Bone looked at Izzo. "Word?"

"Oh yes." Izzo said. "They are at my crib as we speak."

T-Bone laughed. "So they came runnin' to you? Nice to know."

Then Izzo did something unpredictable. His mouth twitched into a smirk. "It was."

He then looked over at Tony. "You have my full cooperation wit yo investigation."

"I appreciate it." Tony nodded.

"You have mine as well." T-Bone said. His eyes flickered between Tony and Mira. "We all lost someone."

Tony nodded. "Thank you."

Mira was too shocked to say something. She gathered her wits, clearing her throat, organizing her thoughts. "Anyone else?"

"36K would like to inquire about the supply change?" Eiji spoke up.

She nodded. "Since there's elections comin' up, we usually limit ourselves to keep our outer networks under control. This allows our consumers to 'act out' and hopefully fumble in our favor. So just bear wit it for these 2 months. We need to make sure the right person gets the right seat."

"Which is?" Leonel asked.

She smiled at him. "Whoever you pick. It's your turn isn't it?"

Leonel smiled. "Right it is. Well, according to my research, the Democratic candidate for mayor is the move. She seems very eager to work wit us."

"How you know that?" T-Bone asked.

"Thats cuz she called me many times to tell me so." Leonel chuckled.

Mira chuckled. "So she seems willin'. Anything else?"

"She knows of Prince and wanted to meet wit him. Sooner rather than later."