BENEATH THE MAFIA'S GAZE

lia'

a calm, authoritative voice f

ned toward

a wheelchair, entered the room, his gaze sweeping around with co

s grip on me, and I stumbled, struggling

ty. When I had first been brought to the organization, he had supervised my work. Unlike the ruthless individuals around, Vito

this organization-I believed he was a more compass

eration. "Sir, please help me. I can't do it... I can'

e turned to Imelda. "What'

assinate Carmine Montanari, and she was picked for the job. But she seems to have a problem with the decisions of

ing Carmine Montanari was a small job. Then why hadn't

words. "Kill Mr. Montanari? Is

ving been in the organization for 10 years, she

g an untrained person to kill! Is this how you run th

re speaking. "Sir, an assassin would never be able to get close to Mr. Montanari himself. He would be eas

terjected. "But sir, I really can't. It will end up a failed

made is quite valid." I could feel the hope that had arisen dashing against the wall and turning to

have to carry out the assassination. Instead, we need someone like you on the inside, gath

atitude for his intervention, knowing he had gi

I immediately ran to find Marcel. However, I didn't have t

I called o

rise when she saw me. She ran up to me and

, did they? Did they let you re

on, and I knew she was just as anxious as I was.

k in my ro

m, I told her everyth

it's still dangerous, it's better than having to kil

my bed, staring at

her palms. "I mean... it is better. But you have to

rmed by her concern. I scooted close

at me playfully. "I said, don't call me Marcy.

understa

'll get yo

-

e: infiltrate the Montanari Villa as the c

er worked with children before. W

had somehow arranged for me to join a care taking agency, wher

ull every day, gradually growi

month-long training,

ay to his office. After all,

found Vito seated

a gentle smile. "

ly, I c

" Vito began solemnly. "The Montanari Villa is not a place to be taken lig

d. "Yes

ency. Your goal is to win over the young princess so you can gain e

the mission directive. Nothing could

f yourself, dear. Once you accomplish this mission,

rds echoed in my mind. Accompli

concept, yet it was someth

tive running through my mind: Infiltrate the Villa, gain the tr

ea of entering the Montanari Vil

ed with someone, sending my k

," I apologiz

office. He glanced at me an

keys. As I did, I noticed a dis

I raised my head intending to call

ly as I look at