Rise of the Mafia Lord

the clinking of glasses seemed to mock him, a constant reminder of his position in his family. His mother, Alicia, a stunning woman with piercing green eyes, laughed and chatted wit

s, like honey. Despite all the mistreatment she received from the other women in the Hale

et heavy with reluctance, as if trudging through quicksand. As he approached, a group of kids his age, all sons and daugh

a vice. He was used to being an outcast, but it still stung, the

sneered, a tall, muscular boy with a cruel grin, his v

ied, his voice even, but his heart raci

rd and beggar like you have to enjoy in a party meant for tr

He was alone, and the Hale family wouldn't hesitate to crush him like an i

ound like a puppet on a string. Xavier faced his half-brot

o spat, his voice low and menacing, lik

father's weakness. You're a stain on our family's name, a bastard child who shouldn't ev

leave him alone!" she demanded, her voice firm but trembling with

son are a disgrace to our family. You're the reason our father's lost respe

sts were a bit excited as they anticipated a good show. Meanwhile Xavier's face b

. Donatello Hale, tall, muscular, handsome, with eyes cold and h

For now, he's still a Hale," he muttered, before turning and disa

nd on her son's arm. "I'm sorry, da

e knew he couldn't take much more of this life, always living in the shadows, always an

helmsman of the Hale family, and thus he commanded much respect from everyone. "Xavie

t racing with anticipation. Wh

wing them like a dark cloud. Xavier felt like a specimen und

losing behind them like a trap. Donatell

re in you, a spark that can be fanned into a flame. I want

a beat. What did his fat

versee. Do this successfully and no one would ev

n curiosity, this was exactly what he need - something to prove himself as a cap

ise is of great importance that even ten of your lifetime isn't eno

not throw away this opportunity you have g

ive you." His father said, dismissing him. Xavier

Donatello brought out his mobi

will be with a driver, you have my permission

ssure you that in two years your mother will join you and keep