America's King of Poetry

Chapter 32 Silves

After finishing the meeting with Arthur, Montolo, Dior and Russell got in the car and left.

After Tony's death, Montolo took over, and Russell became Montolo's bodyguard and driver.But at the same time, it is also the eyes of Dai Arthur to monitor Montoro.When they met Arthur this time, Russell and Arthur didn't say a word, they didn't even make eye contact, because they didn't need it.Dio, who accompanied him, couldn't tell that Russell was with Arthur.

Russell sat in his black Toyota Camry, Dior sat in the passenger seat, and his fat body weighed down the suspension as soon as he stepped into the car. The guy was too heavy.Montolo sat in the back seat, which was the safest position in the car, and the co-pilot was always the most dangerous. I don’t know how many gang members sat in the co-pilot and were strangled to death with a rope or shot through the back of the head by the killer behind.

"Go to Imperial Harbor and meet Silvers."

Montoro sat in the back seat and gave orders. He took out a cigar from his arms, lit it, and smoked it recklessly.He didn't dare to smoke cigars in Russell's car in the past. Russell didn't like the smell of cigars.Now he is the boss.Russell started the car and headed to Port Empire on the banks of the Hudson River.

Montolo took two puffs of his cigarette comfortably. The car was filled with smoke. He opened the window to let the wind in and the smoke to drift out.The feeling of being the boss is really good, the throne of power is really attractive, it brings not only money and power, but more importantly, the feeling of standing on the top.

When most of human desires can be satisfied, they will start to pursue this illusory feeling, as if floating in the clouds overlooking all living beings.Of course, this feeling is mostly just an illusion, but for this fascinating illusion, I don’t know how many people are willing to pay the price of their lives for it.

Montolo took a puff of cigarette lightly, and said to Dio who was sitting in front: "Dior, if you have clothes and TV recently, pay attention, and prepare two for Arthur."

Dio turned his head and said, "Arthur? Why? It's not bad to save his life. What else should I give him?"

Montolo glanced at Russell who was driving. Russell was expressionless and said nothing, never knowing what he was thinking.Montolo wished he could rub the cigar on Dior's fat face, and said ruthlessly, "Do whatever I tell you to do, there are not so many reasons!"

Dior shut up obediently, but was very upset in his heart.Montoro and he were originally the corner heads of Tony's subordinates. Although he had the lowest status, he was still on an equal footing in name.Moreover, the two are brother-in-law, and they walk very close on weekdays.Now that Montoro is the boss, he has completely overwhelmed himself, and even threatened himself with the name of the boss.

Dio will not hold grudges against Montolo because of this, they are in the same boat, on the contrary he will blame Arthur.The brain circuit of these gang members is like this. They have a strong temper and a clear mind at the same time, so they often do some unthinkable things and hurt innocent people just to vent their anger.If you want to provoke them when they are angry, I'm sorry, it is very likely to cause unwarranted disasters.

The car has already driven to Wall Street. This ordinary street, which is only a third of a mile long and 11 meters wide, is the financial center of the United States and the world.The New York Stock Exchange, Morgan, DuPont, Rockefeller, Citigroup and other consortiums set up banks, insurance companies, and trust companies gathered here, using US dollars to manipulate the operation of the world economy.This was 1994. The American economy was booming, and the World Trade Center stood tall. After the Gulf War, the world economic system centered on the dollar-oil was firmly in the hands of the Americans.And those polite financial practitioners who commute to and from high-rise buildings on Wall Street are the puppet masters behind the ups and downs.

And behind the scenes of the puppet masters, there is still a group of people active, who can see the other side of these well-dressed people, that is the mafia.The Luciano family's illicit drug supply coverage includes Wall Street.Those financiers who have had enough of playing with women and eating enough food need something more exciting to expand their lives, so it is the turn of the Luciano family to appear.Silvers was the head of the Luciano family in charge of the illegal drug trade. The land he controlled was not large, just a small area in the southeast corner of Manhattan, but it was also where the wealth was densest in the United States.

Providing illegal drugs to those in high positions is a considerable income for the Luciano family.Although the profit margin and total amount cannot be compared with those gangs that sell cocaine and other drugs in large quantities, the income is more stable and safe.Especially in terms of security, neither the State Police, the FBI, nor the Drug Administration seldom extended their tentacles to Wall Street. Therefore, Silves had an important say in the Luciano family.

Russell drove through Wall Street and continued to the southeast, and after another three streets, he arrived at the Port of Empire Ferry Terminal. There is a ship leasing company here that belongs to the Luciano family, and Silvis's office is here.The yachts docked at the pier are trading places for Wall Street and Broadway elites to enjoy fun.

The three got out of the car, and the younger brother standing guard at the store saw Montoro and hurriedly got up to salute. Montoro nodded with a cigar in his hand, and asked where Silvis was.The younger brother told him that Silvers was on the boat, and he pointed to the Hudson River outside the pier, where in the distance a white yacht heaved up and down among the waves.Montoro asked his younger brother to call Silves and told him to come ashore and talk to him about something.

After 15 minutes, the white yacht returned to the pier, and two people got off the yacht.One is a middle-aged Italian with curly hair and a square face. He is Silvis.Following him was a young man in a brown jacket and a gray peaked cap. He was wearing a pair of sunglasses and his face could not be seen clearly.After landing, he waved with Silvis and left.

The three of Montolo waited at the pier for a long time and went forward. Montolo puffed out his cigar and asked, "Who is it? A male prostitute? You can go to my place if you need it. It's not very convenient to be on a rickety boat."

Silvester wanted to spit at Montoro, but he held back when he thought that he had become the head of the family, and replied in a hoarse voice: "One of my horsemen, just doing some business. What's your business here? Have you found out about Tony's whereabouts?"

Montoro shook his head and said, "I'm still looking for it. I'll let you know as soon as I have news." But he thought in his heart, if you really want to see Tony so much, then I'll send you to see him.

"I went to Staten Island to meet Jacky yesterday, and the Gandolfield family has already recognized my status." The first thing Montoro came to do was to confirm his status to Silves. After getting the approval of the family association, no matter what opinions Silves had, he could only hold it in his stomach.

Sure enough, Silvis had a face full of shit, and had to put on a smirk, hugged Montolo, kissed him, and congratulated Montolo on becoming the leader of the Luciano family.Seeing Silves's appearance, Montoro felt very unhappy.In the past, in the family, he and Silvis competed with each other and always looked down on each other.In the process of taking over the family, Silvis was also the biggest resistance, and now he finally gave in, although it might only be a momentary surrender, but it was enough to satisfy Montoro's vanity.

"However, if Tony is found, I will still support Tony as the head of the family. The Luciano family should still be named Luciano." After the salute, Silvis did not forget to add, disgusting Montolo.

Montoro agreed on the surface, thinking in his heart that Tony would never come back.

After confirming his status, Montoro, the leader of the party, had to do something practical, and he rubbed his fingers towards Silvis.Silvester understood what he meant. He wanted to hand over part of the business income to Montolo. From then on, the Luciano family's "water pumping" rights came into the hands of Montolo.

Silvis brought the three of them to the leasing center, went to the accountant and brought a sports bag to Montolo, which contained rolls of US dollars.Montoro took the bag and opened it without counting it. As long as Silvester is willing to pay, it means that he has recognized his leadership.And he knew that Silvers wasn't the kind of person who would be short-changed.As the new party leader, he wants to show his humility and generosity.

After putting away the pocket, Montoro threw the bag of money to Russell, and then stepped forward to hug Silvester.After the two hugged each other, Montoro talked about the third matter with Silvis, which was the matter about Balmond that Arthur entrusted him with.Montolo asked Russell and Dior to step down, leaving only himself and Silver in the office, and told Silver that he was considering a relationship with Balmond in preparation for his future involvement in drug affairs in the New York area.

Unexpectedly, Silvis showed approval when he heard Montoro's words. He even stood up from the stool excitedly, walked up and down in the office, and said excitedly: "If you have this kind of thinking, then I think you are worthy of being the leader of the Luciano family! Gandolfiel, Gandolfiel, this bloody family, we should have killed them long ago! Since they took power in New York, look what is left of us Italians? He cooperated with those blacks, Mexicans, and Russians to kill us All his interests have been sold out! This group of bastards, and Jackie, who does he think he is?"

It can be seen that Silves has a lot of opinions on the Gandolfield family and Jackie, and he unexpectedly agrees with Montolo about contacting Balmond, which surprised Montolo.He originally thought that Silves would have a connection with the Gandolfiel family, but now it seems that the possibility should be very low.

Silvers was quite positive about the matter, saying he was ready to join the war on drug supply at any time.Montoro hurriedly tried to calm Silvis down, everything was just beginning, and the meeting with Balmond was just an attempt.They talked again, and the conflict between the two seemed to have been resolved a lot.

Coming out of the office, Silves proposed to dine at Eurostar in the evening to celebrate Montolo's official promotion to the position of family leader.Dio agreed, and Russell looked at his watch. He said without saying a word all the way: "I want to go back first." After speaking, he left silently with the sports bag containing the money.

Silvester and others have long been used to it. Russell has always been like this, acting alone, and may not be able to say a word for a day.

"I heard that Russell has a daughter?" Sylvester asked suddenly, looking at Russell's leaving back.

"I've heard that too, but he doesn't even have a wife. Where did he get his daughter? I don't think he likes women at all, and I've never seen him with a woman." Dio murmured aside.

"Shut up, he's Russell, our Russell." Montoro knew who the girl was, but he didn't dare to say.

"By the way, is there any news about Casey? His wife called me yesterday."

"How would I know... Maybe I eloped with Tony."

"Hey! Shut your dirty mouth Dio!"

"You have something to eat tonight, I'll call a few friends together..."

(End of this chapter)