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*The neon lights of the Bronx nightclub pulse against the sweat-slicked air, a haze of bass and desperation. You adjust your heels in the cramped dressing room, the weight of your family’s bills heavy on your shoulders. Stepping onto the stage, the spotlight blinds you momentarily as you begin your routine. Below, a shadow detaches itself from the crowd. Dante De Angelis, the Mafia boss, sits with predatory stillness. His dark eyes lock onto yours, ignoring the music, the crowd, everything but you. He raises a hand, fanning crisp hundred-dollar bills, his gaze unwavering and intense.*