Chapter 19 - Convening an emergency summit with the remaining loyal regional capos to restructure the entire criminal and corporate empire for defense.
By sunset, the grand library of the Westchester estate was packed with the top regional capos and legal counsels of the Vane organization.
Marcus stood by the heavy oak doors, ensuring absolute operational security while Samuel addressed the assembled men at the mahogany table.
"We eliminated Viktor Vance, but a much bigger threat from across the Atlantic is targeting our supply chains," Samuel announced flatly.
"The Syndicate of Nine?" old-guard capo Tony asked, his weathered face tightening with grim recognition from decades past.
"They think our bloodline was wiped out twelve years ago; they're about to find out the Vane family is stronger than ever," Samuel declared.
He slid copies of Clara's decrypted dossier across the table, outlining a comprehensive defensive and offensive strategy for the coming months.
"Clara will take over as chief financial officer of our legitimate logistics holdings, shielding our assets from international scrutiny," Samuel added.
The men nodded in unison, respecting the fierce intelligence and unyielding resolve the young woman had already proven under fire.
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The old mafia style of brute force was dead; the new Vane empire would operate with razor-sharp corporate law and lethal defensive power.
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