A Mob Boss's Family (Book 2 Of The New York Mafia Trilogy)

33. Allies Stand Together (Part 1)

Angelo was sitting in the car opposite a tied up Alessio who was looking outside the window with defeated eyes. Antonio was pacing the ground in front of the car waiting just like then long line of cars carrying Rosario men in suits were waiting for something to happen.

After minutes went past suddenly Emanuelle O'Neil came into view walking down the steps from the ship slowly with some of his armed men following him. His expression was cold and authoritative not giving much away. Antonio turned and nodded to one of his men waiting outside the car. Afew Rosario men stood at his side a step behind him as Emanuelle O'Neil walked to him and stopped towering over Antonio. He spoke with a cocky smirk " It seems like Rosarios are good at ambushing targets. They did well helping overtaking this ship. I wanted to congratulate you."

Antonio had to bite his tongue not to say anything back. He wasn't happy how Emanuelle hadn't allowed Rosarios priority access. This was all an attack planned by Francesco. It was all his idea. But O'Neil being the opportunist he was, had blocked access from Francesco to attack the ship since the harbour was one of the O'Neil territories. There was nothing they could do when he had proposed he only let Francesco start a war on his territory if the O'Neils were in control of the attack. Voltolini and his allies were suspected to have been linked to O'neils plane incident, so there was nothing more important than to capture the men on that ship to the dismay of the Rosarios.

Antonio wanted to remain silent but he knew he couldn't push it. This wasn't Rosario territory. O'Neil could kill all of them if he wished it. He most likely wasn't going to go against the Rosarios but Antonio couldn't be sure. It was hard to read O'Neil. He gave a forced smile " Thank you...... May I ask you something?

O'Neil gave him a wide smirk " You may of course."

Antonio spoke with a serious tone " Are you done with the ship? I take it since you came down here, it must be over."

O'Neil shrugged " It is over."

Antonio asked the dreaded question " How many? How many have you left alive?"

O'Neil spoke "That's irrelevant"

Antonio spoke in a calm but irritated tone " I am just asking a legitimate question."

O'Neil spoke " It doesn't matter how many is left. Is there? "

Antonio sighed. He then got his point. He meant that there was nothing he could do about it, if there was anyone left alive or not. Whatever was left of the captives, Antonio had to work with. He spoke in a hard tone " No. It doesn't. You are right. Can we see these captives you have left for us? We must make our leave if you are done."

O'Neil spoke " I think, you are in a rush. If anyone didn't know you, they may have assumed you were scared of something perhaps. But you are not. Are you Anton?" He then stepped forward and got even closer to Antonio, looking at him with an intimidating look and a smirk that would have made anyone else look away. But not Antonio.

Antonio spoke "No. My friend. I am not scared. I am here to do my job that my boss has given me to do."

O'Neil nodded and leaned close. He was now in Antonio's personal space, staring him down which had all the Rosario guards on edge. O'Neil spoke with a demanding tone " I would like us to touch base Antonio before you leave. It's been a while since we hung out. How about we play some cards on the deck and have afew drinks. I would like to know how everything has been while I was in my coma.

Antonio spoke " I am sure , there will be time for that later. I must leave."

O'Neil spoke in a low and threatening tone " I insist."

Antonio had enough " I must go. I am sorry. I was given a deadline. I can't stay. If your interrogations are finished, please hand some prisoners over. You would need to ask Francesco personally if you wish to change the plans."