Chapter 26: Promotion in the open, demotion in secret

2005.

Italy, Naples.

Private villa.

In the conference room, the lights are bright.

At this moment, a family gathering is being held here.

It's said to be a family gathering, but it's actually a gathering of gang leaders to discuss recent events and decide how the family should act next.

The family business is doing well recently, and these leaders all have smiles on their faces.

Only the man in a suit in the middle had been silent since the beginning of the meeting, puffing out a cigar in his mouth, not knowing what he was thinking.

“Tommy Vercetti, ha!

Damn it, I didn’t expect the agents to release him so quickly! "

Santino Antonio has been in a bad mood lately.

He was well connected and found out what was going on in the prison.

Tea Bag, who had offended Tommy, died, and the cause of death was "suicide."

Bellick, who intended to murder, fell ill and became a vegetative state after resuscitation failed. Later, he was troubled by high medical expenses and was eventually given up treatment.

Just a few days ago, the scheming Abruzzi also got cold. The reason was that he accidentally stepped on the soap while taking a shower and slipped, hitting his head on the ground and died.

Santino could guess who did it without even thinking.

Tommy Vercetti.

Yes, that guy must have done it.

Although the identities and status of the three unlucky guys are different, they have one thing in common, they have all offended Tommy Vercetti.

It is precisely because of this that three people died one after another.

Santino knew in his heart that he would be next.

After all, he was the one behind Tommy's ambush and leaked the information to the rival family.

Tommy spent three years in prison in vain.

Now that Tommy has returned from prison, he will definitely investigate what happened back then. As long as the investigation leads to him, his little life will definitely be over.

Thinking silently in his heart, Santino didn't pay attention to the movements in the outside world.

It was only when he heard someone calling his name that he suddenly woke up from his memories.

"What were we talking about? Oh, by the way, it was about Tommy Vercetti being released from prison."

"That's right."

Sitting opposite him, Jaina took a deep look at her brother.

For some reason, she always felt that something was wrong with Santino recently, and he had been absent-minded in family meetings several times.

However, when she thought about it again, she felt that this was normal.

She heard that Santino was in big trouble these days. The business he was in charge of was attacked by unknown persons. More than a few of his men were arrested and imprisoned, and he also lost a lot of money.

With so much to worry about, it's no wonder Santino wasn't in the right mood.

As for why Jaina understands so clearly, the reason is also very simple.

Because the so-called unknown person is Gianna herself.

The elder sister of the family takes action to harm her younger brother's property, which seems to be an irrational act.

But considering that now is the time to compete for the family heir, you can understand why Jaina would do this.

Returning to the present, Jaina looked around at the heads of the family and spoke slowly.

"Tommy will be out soon. What do you think of his position?"

Tommy spent three years in jail because of his work for the family.

According to the rules of the Mafia, Tommy will naturally get the compensation he deserves after he is released from prison.

Even the most demanding people will not skimp on this.

The reason is simple.

If those who have made meritorious deeds cannot be rewarded, then who will serve the family in the future?

A family that does not distinguish rewards and punishments will never get far.

After listening to Gianna's speech, there was a lot of discussion in the corners of the room.

Although most people agree with Gianna's point of view, they believe that Tommy should be promoted.

But there are still some people who doubt this.

These people's ideas are simple.

It's not that they disagreed with giving Tommy a reward. The key was that Tommy made too much noise and caused a big stir on the road.

Now that Tommy has returned again, it is easy to attract some people's attention, and it may also have some bad effects on the Camorra family's business.

“It’s not a big problem, after all, so much time has passed.

As long as Tommy keeps a low profile, people will soon forget about him. "

"I can't see it."

As soon as Gianna finished speaking, Santino retorted.

“Didn’t everyone read John Abruzzi’s report a few days ago?

Although the prison said this was just an accident, I think everyone here should know what happened. "

There is no mistake. One post, one content, one 6 one, one book, one book, take a look!

When he said this, everyone in the venue laughed softly.

Slip on soap?

What a ridiculous reason.

The head of the dignified Nostrata family unexpectedly died in such a funny way.

Everyone knew there was a conspiracy.

Seeing that the atmosphere was in place, Santino continued to speak.

"Think about it, when the Nostra family sees Tommy walking around on their territory, I don't need to say more about what they will do next, right?"

Santino's words caused many people to think deeply.

Leaving aside the two dozen gunmen, Tommy had already killed the two leading figures of the Nostra family.

The hatred between the two is not only as deep as the sea, but also to the point where they cannot be wiped away.

In this case, the Nostra family is bound to take revenge.

As the target of revenge, Tommy will definitely not surrender.

In the process of fighting, many people will surely die, and the situation will escalate, causing irreparable adverse effects on the Camorra family's business.

When it comes to their own interests, the gang leaders can't sit still.

"So what do you think we should do?"

Seeing the various states of the gang leaders, Santino felt that the time was ripe, and after exhaling a large puff of smoke, he said his own solution.

"Remember that we have been talking about developing towards America, right? New York is now a golden zone.

Russians, Mexicans, these shits are fine, now, even a group of textile factory workers who don't know what they are doing are also trying to get a piece of the pie."

"But, Santino, I have to remind you that the local gangs in New York are not very friendly to the family."

A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake.

The Camorra family is strong in Italy, but in New York, it is an away game, and it is difficult to suppress the local forces.

"So, we have to send someone to help us work."

Santino tapped the table with his fingers and said bewitchingly.

Isn't Tommy Vercetti very capable? Okay, then I will give you the identity of a family agent and let you go to America to develop the market.

Of course, the family will not treat you unfairly.

All the territory you conquer will belong to you alone.

The family will take a share at most.

If Tommy does a really good job, he can be promoted and become the person in charge of the family in America.

Even if he doesn't do well, it doesn't matter. Just go out and avoid the limelight.

It won't be too late to let Tommy come back after a few years of peace and quiet. The family will keep his previous position and continue to give him corresponding treatment.

Santino's move is fair and aboveboard, and even Gianna has no reason to say more.

Faced with the approval of the gang leaders, the weak Gianna could only nod hard and agree to send Tommy to New York to expand the territory.