The Return of My First Love novel Chapter 81

Alessio

Ever since Dad had left the country and handed over the business to me, every day had been filled with work and meetings. I had spent the whole week visiting and getting familiar with his allies.

His partners, friends, politicians, the other families, and so on. There had been no time to rest, and even then, I was in deep conversation about our plans for revenge against the Baldinis.

Around the table sat the heads of ten different families in total. It was the second week since we had begun discussing the problEmily, and after a while, I had finally made my decision. "It might seEmily quiet for now, but that doesn't mean it is quiet," I said. "That's why, after hearing everyone's suggestions, I suggest we don't waste any time—and just go straight to our target."

I locked eyes with each and every person around the table, one by one. "The wedding will be soon, and trust me, we will be there—and we'll deal with thEmily then."

The entire East stood behind the Fanuccis. I made sure to warn thEmily that Leonardo wouldn't only be our problEmily. If he were to succeed in taking down the Fanuccis, he would want to go after the other families next.

That was part of the reason why they were here, but the biggest reason was because of Dad. They had all respected him for years, and now their presence was a testament to that respect.

Respect wasn't given, it was earned—and despite their support, I was fully aware that I had to show myself as a rightful leader. Most of these men were at least twice my age, and not many with power would listen to someone years beneath thEmily.

"How do you plan to get in?" Rico, a head of another family, beyond annoying—yet undeniably loyal to the Fanuccis, asked. He had already asked too many questions for my liking. "We're not getting an invitation to the wedding."

"I know, thank you, Rico," I spoke sarcastically. "I'm working on that, will have it ready before our next meeting."

What I didn't mention was my plan to pay Mikael a visit, the Fanucci's old friend who had switched sides to the Baldinis, threatened to shoot us in his home, and betrayed the East in the process.

He would soon come to regret his decision, the man was most likely already shaking because he knew what kind of damage a furious Fanucci could do.

I had no doubt that man would give me a wedding date, information on the families and men they had on their side—and anything else of importance to me.

I was fully aware that visiting him directly could raise suspicions, especially since Leonardo was most likely keeping a close eye on him.

That wouldn't be an issue because I also had a solution to that little problEmily. A special someone who was willing to do anything for me.

Either way, our presence at that wedding was non-negotiable. We would be there.

"If I understand correctly, you want us to kill every single one of thEmily and their allies at the wedding?" A voice broke through.

"I'll give thEmily a chance to surrender but if not, yes, we'll kill thEmily all," I clarified, pausing for a short moment. "Everyone but the women and the children, of course."