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Ace De Santis

"So you are telling me some asshole has all evidence needed to toss me in jail for the rest of my life?" I yelled, glancing at the man.

"Not only yours, boss. But another Mafia family as well." He replied.

I could see the sweat forming up on his forehead. Knowing he was scared made me feel content.

"Their name?"

"Hale, sir."

Interesting.

"From what I've concluded, there has been a snitch among us and none of you have noticed? I haven't noticed?" I questioned, slamming my fist on the table infront of me. If there's one thing I don't tolerate, it's betrayal. I always make sure that traitors are treated like they should be treated. When I find whoever that man is, he'll wish he was never born.

"Well, whoever that fucker is—", I started, eyeing all the man in the room, "Why don't you show yourself so I can give you a reward for being the best fucking actor I've ever encountered?"

Everyone stayed quiet and that was killing me.

Having enough of their silence, i asked "Will anyone fucking say something?"

"It was William sir. He gathered all evidence needed and fled." A man at the back spoke.

"Find whoever that william is and bring him to me. Alive." I ordered earning a nod from all of them.

"I need to have a meeting with The Hales, we probably are sharing the same enemy," I started, "Jeremy, Paul," i continued, my eyes now on Jeremy and Paul, "—I need you two at 10:00 am sharp tomorrow. We'll pay a little visit to The Hales." They both nodded and everyone left as soon as i said "You're dismissed."

~

Once the meeting was over, i headed to my room, took a shower then went downstairs to have dinner with my family.

As usual, My mother, Christina; My father, Vincenzo and my brother, Alex were all gathered around the dinning table waiting for me.

I sat in my usual seat and we all started digging in our plates. As i was eating, my mother's voice interrupted me. "How was the meeting? I saw a couple of men leaving the house."

I was about to reply when Alex scoffed. I glared at him as he said "A hundreds, you mean."

"I didn't have time to go to the other house so I held the meeting here. It was important." I shrugged.

"What's wrong son?", my father asked as i snapped my gaze on him. "You seem concerned."

"I am." I replied truthfully. "We had a snitch. Apparently he has shit on us. Evidence that can be used to toss us in jail for the rest of our lives." I drank the glass of water before i continued, "Not only our family but the Hales also."

"That's some fucked up shit," Alex was the first one to talk, "What are you planning to do?"

"I'm gonna pay a little visit to the Hales. Maybe we can work together on this one." I said, looking at my father for any other suggestions but instead, he smiled at me and said "That's a good idea, son. Go for it."