The Mafia's Heir

Chapter 38

Elias and Mariano had things that needed to be confirmed in their presence. In less than two hours they would kidnap Lucio and have Youngmin framed for something he had no part in. If things go the way they're supposed to go, then they could get Youngmin kicked out the mansion. They'd be doing him a huge favor. One that would take years for him to pay them back fully.

Youngmin confirmed that he was going to find Ren when he went out for his lunch. Elias knew they were tracking him, so he told Youngmin to buy another outfit and ditch the ones he left the house in. The guards would be too busy looking for him in one area while he's going to be in the most populated tourist attraction in Milan. Even if they did happen to go there, there would be no possible way they'd find him.

"We talked to Ryder yesterday. You both remember him?" Elias asked.

"Of course we do. He's the one who's with Ren," Alessandre said. "How is he?"

"Tired. We left and he went to sleep. I'm sure he's awake by now, so..." Elias pulled up a seat and sat at the table. "We didn't come by to talk about Ryder. It's something much more important. I think both of you should take us seriously."

"When have we ever doubted you?"

"...We don't have time to go through them all. I just need your undivided attention. Don't say anything until we're finished."

Aless looked at his brother and nodded. Alex sighed and crossed his arms over his chest. Mariano sat beside his brother and thought about how he'd start the conversation. It wasn't going to be easy telling them they needed to kidnap their nephew. Who would want to take part in something like that? He definitely wouldn't.

"I know you both love your sister like crazy, but, like everyone else in this mansion, we're starting to see a side of her we've never wanted to see," Elias started. "I love her, I really do, but when both your parents have attachment issues and are slightly power hungry, there's no way you can avoid it happening to yourself. Cynthia isn't...the girl we knew once before. She's turning into her father and she doesn't even find that weird."

"We both know you don't want to work against her or ever work against the Italian mafia, but this is a dire situation. Life or death." Mariano leaned forward. "You might already know this, but Jung Ren has adopted Christian, Cynthia's other son. It may not sound so serious, but this gives Ren more than a 50% chance of becoming the mafia queen. She has a steady relationship with her boyfriend, she's adopted two kids and still sane, and she's rich all on her own. What does Cynthia have?"

"Nothing. Well...she has money she'd inherit as the queen, but what if she doesn't win? What if Ren is queen and kicks her from the mansion? Think about this. How will it affect you guys? You're both older than her, bastards of her father, but everyone still respects you both. If Cynthia continues to follow the path she's making herself, she's going to turn on the people who have been there for her since she was born. That means the both of you.

I can't fathom how badly it will end for you. She could have you thrown in prison, kicked out the mansion, or even killed. What would you like? If you follow both Mariano and I, we can save you from being shoved aside. We're not trying to turn you into traitors, but when everything starts to snap into place, you are going to wish you'd come with us."

Alexandre shook his head. He thought that no matter what happened with Cynthia, she'd always want him next to her. Cynthia doesn't act power hungry. She doesn't seem to want more than she can have at the moment. So what if she isn't rich like her father? So what if she can't take care of a child and still act like it's nothing? He was going to be there for her whether it ruined his life or not.

"Elias. Mariano." Alexandre sighed. "I get what you both are saying, but I'm loyal to my sister. If she does happen to throw me out when she's the queen...then I'll let her. Everyone grows up sometimes. I can live with that."