The Five Syndicates

nery, the clatter of tools, and the murmurs of laborers hustling to meet deadlines. Alberto De Luca strode through the chaos, a titan among men, his presence commanding immedia

ved on the edge. His reputation as a man who could easily intimidate those around him was well-

He pointed at a young laborer who had been leaning against a stack of lumber, his posture relax

growled, his tone low but laced with menace. The other workers paused, their ey

the laborer stammered, trying to

e young man. "You think this is a vacation? You're getting paid to work, not to

evident in his eyes. "I-I'm sorr

I built my reputation by letting slackers get away with laziness? You'

sfied that he had made his point, but the atmosphere in the warehouse remained charged. The othe

approached, a smirk on his lips. Javier was a wiry man, quick-witted and sharp-tongued

the construction; it's about respect. If they think they can slack off, they'll

here. They know you've got their backs, but they also know the

ifting back to the laborers. "But loyalty can turn into complac

nversation. One of the younger crew members, Tony, rushed over

as he turned to face T

slightly. "I just heard from one of the guys at the docks. T

ly a powerful ally but also a crucial player in the drug trade. A missing shipment was not jus

nd dangerous. "How the hell does a shipmen

ar. "But the word is spreading fast. People are talking a

of the stakes involved. "Listen up!" he shouted, his voice cutting through the murmurs. "I don't want anyone panicking.

oblem with the shipment, we'll get to the bottom of it," Alberto continued, his voice steady. "And if anyone has information, I want

e, and he was determined to protect his territory and his crew. The missing shipment was a threat, but it was also

need to find out what happened to that shipment. I want eyes on every corner of

'll gather intel from our contacts and see what I can dig

eets of New Haven were unforgiving, but he was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. T

operation was faltering, it could pave the way for him to rise in power. Th