26| Returning alone

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Returning alone

"It's better this way. A little lonelier, but better"

 A little lonelier, but better"

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Mariana's POV

"Why does it matter?" I asked confused
"Because things are changing, shifting. Michael is ranking higher than I thought he would" Tommy said
"Why?" I asked over the phone
"Seems Gina is Nelson's favourite" he said
"Of course she is" I muttered

She was a cold bitch
Any ruthless man would love her
"We'll I've not done any deals here. Other than with Alfie's family" I informed him
"What deal?" He asked

"Guns. I've cut Irene off. She's unreliable and disloyal" I said
"She's big in Chicago, you sure you want to cut her off?" He asked

"I know what I'm doing Tommy" I said
Besides. Lucian had told me of plans to move into Chicago
With Irene weaker, he had a chance
And if he had a chance, then I would reap the rewards.

"I hope so, I'll see you when you're home" he said
"Fine" I said
"When are you home?" He asked
"A week" I said
I wanted to see Lucius. I wanted to finalise things with Charles.

"Okay" he said

"You left early" I commented, walking out to Charles' gardens
"Wanted to get some things done" Alfie said, sitting beside Charles

Mariana's Outfit

"Getting a lot done with that rum eh?" I teased, sitting down

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"Getting a lot done with that rum eh?" I teased, sitting down.

"Rum gets many things done darling" Charles said, downing the rest of his drink
"I hear you met Frank" he said
"Yes. Very pleasant man isn't he?" I said

"Yeah, he's certainly fucking charming" he chuckled, pouring me a drink with his own
"You see Victor?" He asked
"Yes" Alfie replied
"Etta?" He asked

"Etta?" I echoed
"Daughter" Charles said
"Ah. No we didn't. Is she significant?" I asked

"No" Charles said quickly. Casually
But the small look to Alfie told me otherwise
"Is she?" I asked again
"No" Alfie assured
"Victor ain't even significant. Frank pulls all the strings, he's all we need to worry about" Charles explained

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