The Godfather's Black Rose

1.

"Lucia, are you really going to Chicago to handle the family's 'business'? It's a real shitshow over there. If you go, what about Vincent?"

At the mention of Vincent's name, Lucia Moretti froze for a moment.

Countless intimate memories flashed through her mind. It felt like an invisible hand was squeezing her heart, a sharp, bitter ache.

But after a moment of silence, she took a sip of her bourbon and repeated her decision.

"He'll have my people watching him. Stop asking. Get it done."