Chapter 34 - Chapter 34 - The Final Council
In the grand study of the estate, a final, ceremonial meeting of the regional directors took place. There were no maps of contested territories on the mahogany table, no threat assessments, and no whispered warnings of betrayal. Instead, the agenda was filled with charitable initiatives, scholarship funds, and architectural plans for the city's ongoing cultural revival.
Don Salvatore observed the proceedings with quiet satisfaction from his armchair by the fireplace. When the meeting concluded, the directors stood and offered a respectful, unified nod of absolute loyalty not just to Gabriel, but equally to Tessa.
The transformation of the Rossi syndicate into a respected, legitimate institution was officially complete. Violence was a relic of a forgotten era; honor, protection, and community leadership were now the unshakeable pillars of their dynasty.
