Chapter 8: Dealing With Rivals

(Sal's POV)

Sal leaned back in his chair, lost in thought. The memories of his early days in the mafia were flooding back, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride at how far he had come. He had been just a young man in his mid-twenties when he had taken over as the head of his family's organization. And he had fought tooth and nail to establish himself as the undisputed kingpin of the city.

I remember those early days like they were yesterday. It wasn't easy, but nothing in life worth having ever is. I had to claw my way to the top, step by step, until I had earned the respect and fear of every man and woman in this city. I wasn't afraid to get my hands dirty, and I made sure everyone knew it.

As the years went by, I became more and more powerful. My influence spread like a virus, infecting every corner of the city. And I knew that I couldn't have done it alone. I had a loyal team of men and women by my side, people who would do anything for me. They were my family, and I woul