Monsters-Menendez

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Shadows and Intentions
The rain beat against the windows of Giorgio Verdi's meeting room, creating an eerie atmosphere.
The room was illuminated by a soft light, and cigarette smoke mixed with the tense air.
Giorgio, with his impeccable style and his calculating gaze, settled into his elegant dark suit, while Vieri moved nervously, dragging his hands along the edges of the table.
"Giorgio, we must act quickly," Vieri began, his tone full of anxiety.
"The Menendezes are back from vacation, and we can't let them settle down without a strategy."
"Calm down, Vieri," Giorgio replied, staring at him with a smile that never reached his eyes.
"Haste only leads to mistakes. We have to be strategic. They think they're safe, but they don't know we're watching them." Vieri leaned back in his chair, unable to hide his nervousness.
"What if they decide to face us? We cannot underestimate the Menendez. They have more resources than we think, and those three... Lily, Lyle and Erik... have a bond that could be dangerous." Giorgio interrupted him, gesturing calmly. "Precisely for this reason we must hit them when they don't expect it. They shared their secrets, their vulnerabilities. We can use it against them."
"But how?" Vieri asked, trying to follow his partner's reasoning. "We can't just attack them. We have to find a way to destroy them without them suspecting anything."

Giorgio stood up and walked to the window, looking out as the rain poured down.
"I thought of a way. If we can sow discord among them, it will be easier for us to manipulate them. We need to make them feel insecure, make them question the connection they have." Vieri nodded, his gaze brightened.
"We might spread rumors. Maybe about Lily... Who isn't who she says she is. We could insinuate that he is plotting something against them."
"Exactly," Giorgio confirmed, turning around.
"Jealousy and mistrust are powerful weapons. If we can divide them, they will be more vulnerable. And when they are on the verge of destroying each other, we will enter the scene."
"But what will we do next?" Vieri asked, fascinated by the idea but worried about the consequences.
"We can't leave them alive. We need to make sure they can never threaten us again." Giorgio stopped, a satisfied smile spread across his face.
"I already have a plan in mind. When they're in chaos, we'll make sure that Lyle and Erik find themselves in a no-win situation. An accident, something that will seem random, but which in reality we will have orchestrated." Vieri scratched his beard, thinking.
"And Lily? We cannot forget her. She plays a key role in their business. If we want to eliminate them, we have to face her too."

"Let him take care of her own. It will be his weakness. Every man has a woman who distracts him, and Lily is their weak point. Our strategy must be precise," Giorgio replied, his tone betraying his determination.
"Once we destroy their bond, it will only be a matter of time before they bend to our will."
"When do you want to start?" Vieri asked, now full of enthusiasm.
"Tomorrow," Giorgio replied, his voice cold and decisive.
"I'll get everything ready. We must act before they become overconfident. Surprise will be the key to our victory."
The two men exchanged a knowing look, the desire for power and revenge shining in their eyes.
The storm outside intensified, and with each clap of thunder, it seemed as if the darkness was getting closer and closer.