Alessio’s POV The dimly lit room buzzed with tension as I leaned back in my chair, my eyes fixed on the faces of the three men in front of me—Dante, Nicolo, and Jevo. Each one carried their own unique role in my empire, but tonight, I wasn’t interested in pleasantries or reminders of their usefulness. I wanted answers. "Silvio," I began, the name dripping with venom. "Tell me everything. Where he was, what he was doing, and why I wasn’t informed about his switch to the Morettis sooner before I stepped into his domain." Jevo, ever the tech genius, shifted nervously as he typed away on his laptop. His glasses reflected the soft glow of the screen, obscuring his eyes. "We’ve been tracking him, boss," he said, his voice calm but cautious. "Silvio was with us until six months ago, maintainin

