“Hmmm.” Paolo Cassano rechecked his appearance through his reflection in the glass. He is wearing an expensive suit that matched the flashy venue. An orchestra is playing underneath a huge chandelier while hundreds of esteemed guests are gathered around tables laid with food.
This gathering is the birthday party of Acheron Accardo, one of the most powerful man in the world.
Pablo had attended and co-managed similar celebrations in the past but this is the first time he’s present after succeeding his late father, Pedro Cassano, as consigliere to Acheron.
Returning to his side, Acheron, who is wheelchaired for five years now, beckoned to him to come closer. When he did, he quietly demanded, “Is Ulric here already?”
“Not yet, sir.”
To be honest, he is not looking forward to it. Half of U
