Mr. Consultant

I forgive your past, though I say nothing about our future. —— "From the Deep"

On the shore of Lake Michigan, after the thrilling night fell, Giuseppe waited in fear for his fate.However, for some reason, in the bottom of his heart, he never considered Cesare's proposal of taking asylum abroad.

On the one hand, Giuseppe has had enough of exile and is unwilling to give up everything and live exhaustedly as before.On the other hand, the most important aspect, he can no longer just muddle through without hope like before.He has his career, his property, and the young master he has to take care of, who has not really grown up so far.

Therefore, the consultant had no choice but to continue his work pretending that nothing happened while waiting for the interrogation from the cops.He didn't tell any unrelated people what happened by the lake that night.When everyone asked about the scar on Xavier's face, he only said that it was the result of a fight with himself, and no one else did it.

Of course, this kind of rhetoric may not be effective, but considering the ulterior relationship between Giuseppe and Xavier, everyone will be familiar with it, and choose to keep silent about this matter.After all, the devil knows if the place where they fought was on the bed!

And Giuseppe, benefiting from this secrecy, has not exposed his bloody crime so far.Over time, he even felt a little strange, thinking that for the drug dealers by the lake in the north of the city, those people were too easy to get along with.

Although in fact, he made full preparations to evade prosecution, disposed of all evidence, and even discarded his expensive Buick car.What's even more unbelievable is that, in such a state of extreme confusion and fear, he was able to methodically find out the black cars that would not be traced in the family, as well as the unregistered smuggled goods.He also never inquired about Cesare's work and knew nothing about the disposition of the corpse.Because he had no doubt that even if there was a big quarrel, that corner head would still stick to his loyalty.

What's more, as evidenced by the quietness of the phone in his office, Maldini still doesn't seem to know the cause and effect of this incident.They haven't come to Xingshi to inquire about their crimes, or they haven't brought the negotiation book and Giuseppe's theory, and they haven't even tried to contact the consultant in any way.But in the final analysis, who is at fault here, and how did Barone get involved with Sandra's matter, I'm afraid neither of them can tell.

In short, at the beginning of February, Giuseppe felt that this matter might really be nothing.He began to ask his friends in government agencies to inquire about the movements of those drug dealers from the mouth of the note.As a result, the situation was naturally calm. Those people seemed to have forgotten their two missing companions, and the young master Barone who broke into their territory half a month ago.

Giuseppe certainly welcomes this result. After all, the state has not abolished the death penalty, and he does not want to end his life prematurely.It's just that at the same time, he still faintly felt that something was wrong.According to Xavier's description, the drug dealers in the North End obviously knew that he was a member of Barone.However, instead of feeling the slightest bit of fear, they chose to retaliate even more.If these drug dealers belonged to Maldini's organization as in the past, then they would never betray the agreement in the negotiation, let alone intentionally cause any bad results.

On the other hand, if there hadn't been for Sandra, the New York Committee's letterbox would have been full of complaints from Giuseppe by now, given the threats they had made to Xavier's life.However, because of Sandra's incident, in the final analysis, it was impossible to figure out whose fault it was.Giuseppe could not prove that Maldini knew that the woman was involved with Barone, just as Maldini could not prove that he had no knowledge of Sandra's relationship with Xavier.Therefore, that Mr. Consultant, with good intentions, did not do evil deeds such as suing the wicked first.

But he still smelled something unusual from this series of events.He really wanted Cesare to investigate the situation in the North District and find out what happened inside Maldini.But just before he involuntarily picked up the phone on the corner of the table, he thought of the irresolvable quarrel with the corner guy that night.

It's not that Giuseppe doesn't understand Cesare's feelings for him, but he has no clue about the essence of this feeling.The advisor, who seemed born ignorant of what love really is, called this tender impulse an absurd and stupid insanity.Neither sex nor love left a good impression on Giuseppe, which made him feel some kind of subtle unreasonable while sympathizing with Cesare.

He didn't understand why the corner head was worried about his own safety and his day and night life after work.He felt that this was completely unnecessary, because he was already an adult, he could take good care of himself, and he could distinguish between right and wrong and black and white.What's more, he didn't understand why Cesare was so angry. He just did what a family consultant should do, and it had nothing to do with his feelings for Xavier.Why did Cesare insist on making this matter as if he was defending Xavier regardless of the cost and disregarding right from wrong?

Hell, between him and Xavier, there is really no so-called, damn love at all!

But there was one thing, and one thing only, which even Giuseppe himself could not explain.That is, the young master was already an adult, but he was still worried about Xavier's safety and his untidy life just like Cesare was worried about himself.Giuseppe tried to explain to himself that this feeling was different from Cesare's.But limited by his ignorance of the human mind, so far, he has not been able to find any answers.

Thinking of this, Giuseppe wisely ended the question.He felt that he might be sick, and insisted on finding some unhappiness in Rumeng Amnesty to hinder his mood.He thought about Maldini's affairs, and felt that some kind of change must have occurred in this family, causing them to lose control over drug dealers in the North District, and even more control over things.It's just this out of control, what is the reason?

He remembered the root of everything again, and remembered the peace talks with Maldini.After all, was that weird peace talk the first sign of things?Did Maldini have to end the war with Barone because of some kind of internal conflict?

Giuseppe tapped the reddish-brown solid wood tabletop with a pen. He felt that this matter was very important. It was related to the feud with Maldini, and even more related to Barone's status in Chicago.If Maldini really has some uncontrollable situation as he thinks, then taking advantage of the fire will be his best choice.He had to tear up the agreement for this, but Barone didn't have the strength to fight New York. If possible, he hoped to handle this matter skillfully instead of resorting to force blindly.

However, even if there is no such ingenious technique, even if he has to speak with a hail of bullets, he will not give up his ambition to crush Chicago.This is not only for himself, but also for Xavier, and for the entire Barone career.If New York complained about it, he even set up his own committee in Chicago to dominate the entire shore of Lake Michigan.

Giuseppe has never lacked skill or perseverance, and he has a kind of cruel and omnipotent disposition.He is just waiting for the opportunity, like a poisonous snake waiting for the moment when its prey reveals its fragile throat——

He believes in one hit kill from the bottom of his heart.

So he called Dario, the jovial little old man, and hoped that he would use his connections in New York to find out what was going on inside Maldini.Dario doesn't understand why Giuseppe is suddenly interested in Barone's old enemies again, and acts as if he wants to bring them down.The consultant listened, exchanged opinions with him without reservation, and informed him of his doubts.

"Giuseppe, to be honest, I never thought that you would come to talk to me about this matter." Dario said this, then sighed earnestly, and continued: "Although it is a bit stupid to say this, but you You know, you've made Maldini pay enough."

Giuseppe was well aware of Dario's benevolent heart due to his age, and he also somewhat anticipated the old man's remarks.If Barone wants to get rid of Maldini, it means that Chicago will start a bloodbath again, those machine guns, chattering noise will sound again, assassination and fire will once again fill people's eyes.

It's not that the consultant has not imagined such a situation, but his innate ruthlessness completely took the upper hand in the matter. He said:

"Sir, I know what you mean. But this thing, this thing should have ended 18 years ago, when Giovanni died. We all put it off so long that we forgot about Chicago It is impossible to have two leaders, forgetting that our interests are born to counteract."

"But Giuseppe, an agreement has been signed between you and Maldini. You have forgotten how much Barone needed this document. If it was not for Don Gilardino's kindness at that time, you, and Your little master may not be able to live with peace of mind like he is now. Giuseppe, I quite understand your considerations... But you must not be ungrateful, let alone betray Don Gilardino's trust and good intentions."

Giuseppe was a little embarrassed by what he said, and he realized that he had been seen through by the old man.However, an inexplicable emotion encouraged him, directed his actions, and made him continue to speak out:

"Daario, Al wants me to do this, you just think I'm fulfilling his last wish."

The little old man fell silent when he heard Don Barone's name.He knew that he had no room to refuse, and could only strive for some dispensable things within the possible range.After a long time he said to Giuseppe:

"Well, I promise you, I will ask about Maldini. But you must promise me that all decisions about them must be consulted with me and kept informed. Besides, boy, I have to warn you One sentence. You are too rude to all the positive emotions of human beings, you should not despise their existence and use them as a tool for your benefit."

Dario's thick accent, a series of comments, mercilessly stabbed Giuseppe's heart.In fact, he also knew that the little old man was right, but he still felt helpless.

Giuseppe, the advisor, knew deep down that he had some kind of character flaw.But he couldn't change it, and deeply used it as a weapon.And his only soft and cowardly feelings, as the years passed, were firmly sealed in his heart by that gentle appearance, and became a toy for self-entertainment when he was bored.

Even though Dario warned him and Don Barone persuaded him, he was still obstinate and vicious, and put on a nonchalant expression.Perhaps, Giuseppe thought, at some point, when Xavier could be alone, he would be as kind and loving as the little old man.

Well, kind and loving.

Thinking of this, Giuseppe felt a chill run down his spine.He couldn't bear to hug and shake hands with church kids like some of Chicago's most famous people, with their disgusting smiles on their faces.And then again, the moment when that young master can be alone is quite far away.Although after the lakeside incident, Xavier calmed down at a speed visible to the naked eye, but Giuseppe was still a little worried, after all, the young master had already deceived his feelings once.

Giuseppe really couldn't imagine whether he still had the courage to face these problems if what happened more than half a month ago repeated the same mistakes.Although he didn't mention it to Xavier, the poor consultant, indeed, was once frightened by the young master to raise his blood pressure and his heart tightened.

He's getting old, and it's not good for him to go through this kind of thing again.

Thinking of this, Giuseppe secretly criticized Xavier, then picked up the letter cutter on the corner of the table, and flipped through the letters from all over the country.And in that thick stack of documents, there was a bright red envelope that was out of place.

"Luca probably got his love letter mixed in."

Giuseppe mocked like this, only to find that his name was on the envelope.He opened the seal with some doubts, praying that it was not an invitation from a friend.

Inside the envelope was only a bright red postcard with three words written in pen on it:

Falco.

Falco, Giuseppe's former name, brings with him an unbearable past as a prostitute.

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Finished the first episode today.Well, you know, extra episode.Hanging on wb, you can get it by private message~