We are Costellos

(4) Lead

Valentina's POV:

We enter the office and see Ben already there with Ryan and Stacy.

We all gather around and sit. Raf and Micheal come in next. I smile at Micheal and he winked at me when no one was looking.

"What did you find?", Ben asked once everyone was settled.

"The gang you told us to check about are called 'the cobras'. They're like a local gang, but quite powerful when compared to the other local gangs", Ryan started

"Your doubts were right. The Russian mafia is planning to make them allies. They're trying to make a deal with them to increase their men", Stacy said seriously

"This gang's leader is not that easily persuable though. It seems the Russians have been trying to make a deal with them for a while now. It's just that the gang doesn't want to risk going against us", Ryan said

"Obviously", Damon said shrugging.

"But the Russians are offering them a good deal guys. I won't be surprised if they agree to it", Stacy said

"What is the strength of the cobras?", I ask

"Approx 100 men", Ryan said

"That's not it though", Stacy said

"What do you mean?", Rafael asked crossing his arms.

"They're approaching other gangs as well. They contacted 'Bandits' and 'Golden lords' till now", Ryan said frowning.

"We think the Bandits will most probably join them, because they hate the Italian mafia, but I doubt Golden lords will join them", Stacy said shrugging.

"Why do you think so?", Micheal asked curiously

"We've done a few favours on the Golden lords before", Ben said nodding in understanding.

"Exactly so they kind of owe us. We got these information from few of our friends in that gang. They'll most likely decline the offer", Ryan said confidently.

"Yeah I think so too. They earn enough profits because of us with the dealings we make through them to other parties. I highly doubt they'll give us up", Ben scoffs.

"Yeah we thought the same", Stacy said nodding.

"Wow good job guys. It's not even been ten hours and you found out so much", Matteo praised

"Anything for you guys", Ryan winked grinning.

"We appreciate it", Deigo smiled

"So what do we do now?", Micheal asked

"We can't do anything about the cobras or bandits for sure, but I think you should talk to the guys you bought in today. They're a bit close to Dimitri Ivanov. Not entirely in his inner circle though", Ryan suggested

"Yeah, but they've got to be his trusted men or else Dimitri wouldn't send them to negotiate with the cobras", Stacy states.

We all look at each other and nod.

"They're right. Let's go", Marcus said

"Okay Ryan and Stacy thanks and I think you should get back on keeping your eyes and ears open for Dimitri's location", Ben said smiling.

"On it boss", Ryan and Stacy smirk

I chuckled. They know Ben hates it when they call him boss.

"Ugh I've told you so many times. Don't call me boss...on second thought I don't mind if Stacy calls me boss actually. She did threaten me when she was going to come to America for Val's birthday", Ben said smugly