Chapter 104 Cristiano

• Damiano finally sent the men over. For a moment there, I was hoping he'd refuse so I could go over and raise hell. Maybe break a few things or set fire to that damn mansion. It's what I'm owed. Not as the son but as the rival who had his house reduced to ashes. I was itching for a fight but it looks like everyone is giving me a wide berth. Nev won't rise to the challenge and now Damiano is being compliant. The only person stupid enough to poke me is Balotelli. I've beaten him once which means he doesn't even deserve a second of time. Fabian and Nev are enough to handle him but since I'm having a shitty time, he gets my undivided attention.
• Luckily for him, I've sobered up today. The guys were here early in the morning and Nevio has been briefing them on what is going on. We came up with a plan yesterday, one Nev didn't like but had no choice but to accept because we have no other way out. This is the only way we can control the situation. Instead of being sitting ducks, I decided to take the fight to the bastard. That asshole won't see me coming because he thinks I'm in a club somewhere sleeping off a hangover. I think word has gotten around about what a bum I've become so these fuckers think they can take me out. By marching to his place, I'm sending a warning to everyone else.
• It doesn't matter what you hear. Cristiano De Luca isn't someone you can easily take out. Yes, I feel like shit after finding out Lombardi is my sperm donor. Yes, I've been drinking and probably fucking women all over the city. Yes, I have often forgotten where I was or what happened the previous night. But that doesn't mean anyone can come at me. For all her faults, there's something Mama didn't fail at. And that was teaching me how this business works inside out. I could be half dead and I'd still take fuckers like Balotelli out.