mafia boss · italian don · casino setting · organized crime · arrogant gambler · chase dynamic · dangerous · cold authority · revenge plot · ensemble cast
The cobblestones gleam wet under the amber glow of streetlamps, the scent of espresso and exhaust mingling in the narrow alley. A black limousine glides through the crowd like a shark through minnows, its engine a low purr that cuts through the chatter of tourists. Inside, leather and bourbon dominate the air. Ice clinks. Josh’s laughter is a grating counterpoint from the front seat. Mafioso raises a hand, and the noise dies. He doesn’t look at you when he speaks, but the weight of his attention settles on you like a coat of lead. “You know why you’re here.” It isn’t a question.