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00:01Sous-titrage Société Radio-Canada
00:40Sous-titrage Société Radio-Canada
01:13Sous-titrage Société Radio-Canada
01:16Your advisor just told me the Moretti family controls everything here. Is that true?
01:21I was about to hand the phone to Vanessa. He hung up. I froze for a moment. Was the future
01:26godfather really this arrogant?
01:29Oh my god. I thought you were somebody important. And look at that. Why would Vincent ever bother with a
01:36nobody like you?
01:37She looked me up and down. Young, simply dressed, no bodyguards.
01:41So why are you still here? Leave. Now. Or I swear you'll never make it out of this ceremony alive.
01:50I'd spent years at Commission Headquarters. I wasn't used to dealing with this kind of trashy attitude.
01:55You stole my seat. Now you're threatening me too. What next? Are you planning to crown yourself godfather?
02:03Holy shit. Is she crazy? She actually talked back to Vanessa Russo. Doesn't she know who that is? It's just
02:11deceit. Why make things difficult for yourself?
02:14People who mess with Vanessa never end well. Of all people. She had to mess with Vincent's favorite advice.
02:20As the whispers grew louder, Vanessa's smug smile became impossible to hide.
02:25You bitch! How dare you talk to me like that? Do you have a death wish?
02:32Her threat meant nothing to me.
02:35Vanessa, right? I suggest you clean up your mouth. If you really manage to piss me off, even your precious
02:43Vincent won't be able to deal with the consequences.
02:47It's bullshit. There's nothing Vincent Moretti can't handle.
02:53Vanessa cursed and lunged at me, her hands swinging toward my face. The moment she lunged forward, I caught her
02:58wrist and quickly...
02:58Let me go! Let me go right now!
03:01At that exact moment, a cold and authoritative voice thundered from nearby.
03:07Stop.
03:12Vanessa.
03:13A tall man surrounded by bodyguards strode toward us.
03:20You're my advisor.
03:21I studied the man in front of me.
03:23Since when did I give you permission to start fights at my ceremony?
03:27I had to admit, my father had good taste. The only flaw was the cold look in his eyes.
03:32Mr. Moretti, since this is our first meeting, allow me to introduce myself.
03:36My name is Victoria Sin.
03:38No need.
03:40We've already met. I don't think we're a good match. You can leave now.
03:46For a moment, I thought I'd misheard him. I'd crossed the Atlantic under the Commission's protection, only to be dismissed
03:52before I'd even finished introducing myself.
03:54You're the fiancé my father picked for me, aren't you? You won't even let me finish a sentence before throwing
04:00me out.
04:01The more I thought about it, the angrier I became.
04:04Don't you think that's a little rude?
04:08Rude, you should take a good look in the mirror.
04:11Do you honestly think you're worthy of marrying me?
04:16I won't marry a woman who brings nothing to the table.
04:20She's Vincenza's fiancé? That's unbelievable.
04:23A nobody like her actually thinks she can marry into the Moretti family?
04:27She should take a look in the mirror before reaching that high.
04:28Vanessa could have any woman in New York.
04:30Seriously, seriously.
04:31Look at her. She doesn't belong anywhere near the Moretti family.
04:33My voices grew louder.
04:34Meanwhile, I was completely confused.
04:37When the hell did I ever say I wanted to marry him?
04:39Even if I did, I'd still need the Commission's approval.
04:42Fine.
04:43I'm a nobody in your God's gift to women.
04:47Happy?
04:49If Mr. Morelsey isn't interested, I'll leave.
04:53But first, your advisor took my seat.
05:00You bitch.
05:02Are you seriously still pretending in front of Vincenza?
05:08The entire succession ceremony is under the Moretti family's control.
05:13What makes you think you get a say?
05:18Vanessa, all I wanted was my own seat.
05:24What does that have to do with who owns bills this ceremony?
05:27Before she could answer, Vincent pulled out his wallet.
05:29He tossed a black card onto the table.
05:33I'll give you ten times the amount.
05:35Take the money.
05:37And disappear.
05:41Mr. Moretti is certainly generous.
05:43But in that case, I'll gladly accept.
05:50Stop.
05:52What?
05:53Did Ms. Russell change her mind?
05:59Victoria, did you assault my advisor?
06:04Boss, my wrist still hurts so bad.
06:06I had to admit, using Vincent against me was a clever move.
06:09She twisted it.
06:10What if it affects tonight's ceremony?
06:12She needs to take responsibility.
06:14Considering the first impression he'd formed of me tonight, I knew explaining myself would
06:18be a waste of time.
06:19Whether I touched her or not isn't important.
06:22Just tell me how you want to handle this.
06:24Vincent seemed surprised by how calm I was.
06:28How else?
06:29Apologize.
06:30That's not happening.
06:31Give me another option.
06:33One million dollars.
06:35As Mr. Moretti's personal advisor, I deal with multi-million dollar business every day.
06:39You assaulted me.
06:42Now my arm hurts.
06:43You need to compensate me.
06:45One million?
06:47Isn't that a bit much?
06:48Boss, you're too kind.
06:51I was assaulted.
06:52On our own turf.
06:54If we let this slide, what will people think of the Moretti name?
06:57Vincent approached me slowly.
06:59His gaze was cold and unforgiving.
07:02Victoria, you dare lay hands on a member of my organization?
07:08You will apologize to Vanessa.
07:11You will pay her one million dollars, and then you'll leave this ceremony.
07:17Apologize.
07:18If you don't, we'll make sure you're blacklisted.
07:24From every family event in the territories.
07:30She's finished.
07:31The Moretti family has spoken.
07:34Once Vincent blacklists you, you're done in this world.
07:38A million dollars?
07:40She'll never be able to pay that.
07:42Just apologize, girl.
07:45You can't win against the Morettis.
07:48I slowly scanned the entire hall, then looked straight at Vincent.
07:52Everyone here seems so sure.
07:53The Moretti family controls this ceremony tonight.
07:57Maybe you can start it.
08:00But I decide who actually becomes Godfather.
08:04You?
08:05Stop the succession ceremony?
08:07Who the hell do you think you are, the head of the commission?
08:10Go ahead.
08:11Show us what you've got.
08:14Fine.
08:15I pulled out my encrypted phone and dialed a number that very few people in North America even knew existed.
08:23Commissioner Sinclair.
08:24Have you arrived at the succession?
08:26The commission is waiting to affirm your presence for the legitimization ritual.
08:32I've run into a problem.
08:35Someone tried to remove me from my commission assigned seat and threatened to blacklist me from every mafia family in
08:46the country.
08:48I'd like to know how the commission would like me to proceed.
08:58What did you just say?
08:59The voice on the other end instantly sharpened.
09:02Even through the speaker, the shock was unmistakable.
09:05That seat was assigned directly by the commission.
09:09Are you telling me someone tried to remove you from it?
09:12Not only that.
09:15They accused me of assault and demanded a $1 million in compensation.
09:22Briefly explained what had happened.
09:24A loud crash suddenly came through the phone.
09:26It sounded like someone had smashed a glass against the wall.
09:29Then a cold voice asked.
09:31I was about to answer, but Vanessa suddenly snatched the phone from my hand.
09:35So you're the backup this bitch called?
09:38Listen carefully.
09:41You've got one hour to deliver the money.
09:46Otherwise, start planning her funeral.
09:49The entire hall went silent.
09:51The person on the other end seemed stunned for a moment.
09:54You're the one who stole her seat.
09:57And you're demanding compensation from her?
10:01That's a crack.
10:04Either you pay, or she pays.
10:07What's so hard to understand?
10:12One million?
10:14I think that's far too little.
10:15What?
10:16How about 100 million?
10:18I'll have it delivered immediately.
10:21For the first time, Vanessa looked caught off guard.
10:25Then she sneered.
10:25Old man, who are you trying to scare?
10:28100 million.
10:30If you've got the guts, bring cash.
10:33She hung up immediately.
10:35Then she turned toward Vincent with a smug smile, looking almost proud of herself.
10:40Seeing her expression, I couldn't help laughing.
10:43Mr. Moretti, you really found yourself an extraordinary advisor.
10:48What do you mean?
10:50I smiled.
10:52She just threatened a commissioner.
10:55And insulted a senior member of the commission.
11:01That's not something you see every day.
11:04I don't care who he is.
11:06The succession ceremony is about to begin.
11:10So get out.
11:11I laughed instead.
11:13The ceremony?
11:15Without my approval?
11:17The ceremony isn't starting tonight.
11:22Still pretending?
11:24Do you really think you're that important?
11:25Just then, a shout suddenly came from the entrance.
11:29Outside, a convoy of black armored SUVs was racing toward the estate, one after another.
11:34At least 20 vehicles.
11:36The lead car bore a silver crest that several older mafia bosses recognized instantly.
11:41Their faces turned pale.
11:43The Capos nearly dropped the cigar from his mouth.
11:46Mission.
11:48Before Vanessa could recover from her shock, the voice over the speaker system echoed throughout the estate.
11:55Attention.
11:56This is an official commission directive.
11:59The succession ceremony is suspended until further notice.
12:04All succession proceedings are hereby paused.
12:10What?
12:11Did they just suspend the ceremony?
12:13That's impossible.
12:15Several Capos immediately stood up.
12:18Even Vincent's expression changed.
12:20The ceremony had been scheduled for months, yet a single phone call had stopped everything.
12:24Within minutes, the massive doors of the hall swung open.
12:27More than a dozen men in black suits entered.
12:30Commission badges gleamed on their lapels.
12:32Their footsteps were perfectly synchronized.
12:34The moment they entered, every mafia boss instinctively made way.
12:38All eyes turned toward me.
12:40I simply smiled and walked forward.
12:42The leader of the group stopped in front of me.
12:45Commissioner Sinclair?
12:47That's me.
12:48The next second, every commission officer bowed.
12:56Commissioner.
12:57The presiding commissioner sends his regards.
13:00The commission thanks you for attending tonight's authorization ceremony.
13:05Oh my God.
13:07Did they just bow to her?
13:09That's Commissioner Sinclair?
13:12No wonder the ceremony was suspended.
13:16The people who had mocked me moments ago now stared with pale faces.
13:21You came at the right time.
13:23That woman threatened my safety.
13:25Please handle it.
13:26The atmosphere around Vanessa instantly changed.
13:29Wait!
13:30Do you know who I am?
13:32I'm Vincent Morales' advisor.
13:33Nobody moved.
13:34Nobody cared.
13:35The chief enforcer calmly spoke into his radio.
13:38True.
13:39Two commission enforcers immediately stepped forward.
13:42Vanessa!
13:42Vincent, help me!
13:46Vanessa, I warned you.
13:49Threatening a commissioner rarely ends well.
13:53Seeing his advisor being dragged away, Vincent finally stepped forward.
13:58Commissioner Sinclair, I believe there's been a misunderstanding.
14:02It was the first time he had addressed me properly.
14:04A misunderstanding?
14:07Your advisor stole my seat.
14:10Demanded one million dollars.
14:14Threatened to blacklist me from every Mafia family event.
14:20And you supported her.
14:23Vincent's jaw tightened.
14:25The chief enforcer suddenly stepped forward.
14:30Commissioner.
14:31The presiding commissioner has instructed us to deliver the compensation.
14:37At those words, the crowd turned toward the entrance.
14:40A convoy of armored black SUVs slowly rolled into the estate.
14:45One after another.
14:46At least 20 vehicles.
14:48Several copos immediately recognized the insignia.
14:51Commissioned security division.
14:53Their faces instantly turned pale.
14:55The chief enforcer handed me a document.
14:57The presiding commissioner felt one million dollars was too little.
15:02He authorized a 100 million.
15:07The hall erupted.
15:09Even Vincent's pupils contracted.
15:11Meanwhile, Vanessa looked like she was about to collapse.
15:20Mrs. Russo.
15:23The 100 million you asked for has arrived.
15:26Now, we should probably discuss the compensation you owe me.
15:33You little bitch.
15:35I'm warning you.
15:36You're standing in more ready, Tarek.
15:38Don't push your luck.
15:41Oh.
15:43Was that a threat?
15:44Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, Vincent finally stepped forward.
15:49Victoria.
15:50Is this really necessary?
15:54Vanellera may have acted impulsively, but she's still one of my people.
15:59Give me some respect.
16:04Respect?
16:07Mr. Moratti.
16:09You really think your respect is worth that much?
16:14Vincent's face immediately darkened.
16:17Victoria.
16:19I suggest you remember where you are.
16:22This is Moretti territory.
16:25Interesting.
16:26You two really do sound alike.
16:29No wonder.
16:31She acts as if she owns the world.
16:33I slowly pulled out my phone.
16:39Let's be honest.
16:40The only reason she dares to act this way is because she believes the Moretti family can protect her.
16:47Several mafia bosses exchanged nervous glances.
16:50Something told them this conversation was heading somewhere dangerous.
16:55Since we're already making a scene tonight, I might as well make it memorable.
17:00Then, in front of everyone, I dialed another number.
17:03The call connected after a single ring.
17:06A deep, authoritative voice answered immediately.
17:08Commissioner Sin Laird, I thought you were attending Vanessa's succession ceremony.
17:14What can I do for you?
17:16Don Moretti.
17:18I have a question for you.
17:23Vincent's pupils contracted.
17:25That voice.
17:26He knew that voice.
17:27Every mafia boss in New York knew that voice.
17:30It belonged to Antonio Moretti, the current godfather of the Moretti family.
17:34Vincent's father.
17:35Before anyone could react, I continued calmly.
17:39Have the Moretti become too comfortable lately?
17:43Silence.
17:44Dead silence.
17:45Even Vincent's face changed.
17:47Then I continued, using Vanessa's exact tone from earlier.
17:51You have ten minutes.
17:52Get to the estate.
17:55Otherwise, I don't mind helping.
17:59The commission should be considered who should become the next godfather of the Moretti family.
18:06The line went completely silent.
18:08A second later, a loud crash echoed through the speaker.
18:11It sounded like a glass had shattered on the floor.
18:15Commissioner Sinclair, please calm down.
18:20I'll be there immediately.
18:22The hall ended.
18:22The entire hall fell into stunned silence.
18:24What the hell?
18:25Who exactly is she?
18:27Did the current godfather just agree to come here personally?
18:32That's Antonio Moretti.
18:34One of the most powerful men in New York.
18:42Several guests looked at me as if they were seeing a ghost.
18:46Others still couldn't believe me.
18:47Even if she knows powerful people.
18:48This is still Moretti territory.
18:50The Moretti family has ruled here for decades.
18:53Nobody can challenge them.
18:56Vincent's expression darkened.
19:00Victoria, I don't care who you're connected to, but the Moretti family won't be threatened.
19:09Mr. Moretti, I think you've misunderstood something.
19:14This stopped being about what the Moretti family wants a long time ago.
19:19I looked directly into his eyes.
19:21The only question now is whether I want to let the Moretti family off the hook.
19:28The hall instantly exploded.
19:30Several Mafia bosses nearly dropped their drinks.
19:34You crazy bitch!
19:35You assaulted me, disrupted the ceremony, and now you're threatening Vincent!
19:43Fine.
19:45Let's see who comes through that door.
19:48I'd love to meet this mysterious protector of yours.
19:52Minutes passed.
19:53More and more luxury cars began arriving outside the estate, one after another.
19:58Rolls Royces, Bentleys, armored SUVs bearing family crests.
20:06My God, that's the Romano family, and that's the DeLocco.
20:11Why are so many family bosses showing up?
20:13Then suddenly, the massive doors of the hall burst open.
20:16A middle-aged man in a tailored black suit hurried inside.
20:19Despite his age, nobody dared ignore him.
20:22The moment he appeared, dozens of people instinctively lowered their heads.
20:27Vincent froze.
20:28Don Moretti, you're finally here!
20:31Antonio Moretti didn't even look at them.
20:33Instead, he pushed through the crowd.
20:35His forehead glistened with sweat.
20:37His breathing was uneven.
20:38Then, to everyone's disbelief, the current godfather of the Moretti family stopped in front of me.
20:45Commissioner Sinclair, my deepest apologies.
20:49It was my family's failure that allowed you to be insulted tonight.
20:58Seeing the scene before him, Antonio Moretti's face instantly turned to him.
21:01Commissioner Sinclair, I wasn't too late, was I?
21:05I glanced at my watch and smiled.
21:07Another minute, Don Moretti.
21:11And your son wouldn't be inheriting anything.
21:13Antonio immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
21:16A loud smack echoed through the hall.
21:18Five red fingerprints instantly appeared on Vincent's face.
21:21Idiot!
21:22Do you have any idea what you've done?
21:24Get over here and apologize to Commissioner Sinclair.
21:28Vincent was completely stunned.
21:31Dad?
21:32What are you doing?
21:34She's the one disrespecting the Moretti family.
21:36She's the one causing trouble at our ceremony.
21:39Why are you taking her side?
21:47You still have the nerve to ask why?
21:50Who gave you the right to question Commissioner Sinclair?
21:54I watched quietly.
21:56The anger in my chest eased slightly, but it wasn't enough.
21:59The Moretti family still owed me an explanation.
22:01To his credit, Antonio handled the situation far better than his son.
22:05His words were forceful, but Vincent looked even more confused.
22:08He simply couldn't understand why his father was so furious over an outsider.
22:13Unfortunately for him, only a handful of people knew the truth,
22:16and Antonio happened to be one of them.
22:18At that moment, Vanessa suddenly stepped forward.
22:21Don Moretti.
22:22This woman obviously has no respect for the Moretti family.
22:25Vanessa was only trying to protect the family's reputation.
22:33Even if she has connections, this is still Moretti territory.
22:37No matter who she is, we can't lose face in front of the five families, can we?
22:48The guests around us nodded in agreement after hearing Vanessa's words.
22:52But Antonio Moretti made a decision no one expected.
22:55Vanessa's advisor, correct?
22:57Yes, Don Moretti.
22:59You're fired.
23:00The entire hall fell silent.
23:02To everyone else, it looked as though Antonio had completely lost track of the situation.
23:06But I knew better.
23:07He was making one last desperate attempt to save the Moretti family.
23:11I found a comfortable seat and watched quietly, leaving the stage to him.
23:15To his credit, he didn't disappoint.
23:16In front of the assembled bosses, capos, and family representatives,
23:20Antonio pointed at Vincent and erupted.
23:22Vanessa Moretti, as the godfather of the Moretti family,
23:26I am ordering you to apologize to Commissioner Sinclair immediately.
23:35If you continue this stupidity,
23:38then you can forget about becoming the next godfather.
23:43The hall exploded into shocked whispers.
23:45Vincent froze.
23:46On one side was the pride of the Moretti family.
23:49On the other was his own father.
23:56An apology won't be necessary.
23:59The room immediately fell silent again.
24:01Every eye turned toward me.
24:06I think whatever nextion existed
24:09between me and the Moretti family
24:12has come to an end.
24:14A sense of unease spread through the room.
24:17Everyone present understood what those words meant.
24:19If Victoria Sinclair walked away tonight,
24:21the Moretti family wouldn't just lose a marriage alliance.
24:24They might lose their next godfather as well.
24:29At my words, Antonio visibly stiffened.
24:32He carefully glanced at me.
24:34Commissioner Sinclair, let's not do anything rash.
24:37If there's anything you want, name it.
24:42We'll make it right.
24:43I curled my lips into a faint smile.
24:46Don Morati, what exactly are you suggesting?
24:53Are you trying to buy your way out of this?
24:56To be honest,
24:57I've dealt with plenty of hard cases over the years.
25:04But I've never met
25:05a future godfather quite as arrogant
25:08as your son.
25:12If this had been anyone else tonight,
25:14would you have come here in person, Don Moretti?
25:17Or would one phone call have been enough
25:19to make the problem disappear?
25:23Antonio's face turned pale.
25:25He couldn't even meet my eyes.
25:27Commissioner Sinclair,
25:28today's incident was entirely our fault.
25:31We're willing to make amends.
25:34Whatever compensation you ask for,
25:37I won't negotiate.
25:38Vincent had never seen his father
25:39act this humbly before.
25:41Unable to accept it,
25:42he stepped forward again.
25:43The Moretti family is one of the most
25:45powerful families in New York.
25:49Why are you lowering yourself for her?
25:55So,
25:57you still believe
25:59the Moretti family can do
26:01whatever it wants
26:02in the city?
26:10Although I rarely interacted
26:12with the outside world
26:13these past few years,
26:14I had met more than my share
26:16of powerful people.
26:17And whether it was wealth,
26:18influence,
26:19or authority,
26:20the Moretti family
26:20didn't even rank near the top.
26:26Victoria,
26:26I'm not as easy to fool
26:27as my father.
26:28If you've got something
26:29up your sleeve,
26:30then do it.
26:34Confidence is a good thing,
26:36Mr. Moretti.
26:39But blind confidence
26:43is another matter entire.
26:48The Moretti family
26:50may be the center
26:51of your world.
26:53But to me,
26:55it isn't worth mentioning.
26:57Antonio's face
26:57instantly changed.
26:59He was about to speak
27:00when I raised a hand
27:01and stopped him.
27:01Don Morati.
27:04You heard what your son said.
27:06If I don't respond to this,
27:07people might start thinking.
27:10Commissioner Singlaire
27:11is easy to bully.
27:12The moment I finished speaking,
27:14Vincent's phone rang.
27:16What?
27:17What did you just say?
27:20The commission opened
27:21an investigation?
27:22And a commission oversight team
27:24is already reviewing
27:25family records?
27:29After confirming it twice,
27:31Vincent stood frozen in place.
27:33Slowly,
27:34he lifted his head
27:35and stared at me.
27:36Victoria.
27:37Even now,
27:37he still couldn't believe it.
27:39Don't tell me
27:40this was you.
27:41This time, however,
27:42I didn't need to answer.
27:44Vincent Morarati!
27:46How could I have raised
27:48someone this stupid?
27:49have you still not realized
27:52what you've done?
27:54Do you intend
27:55to drag the entire
27:57Morarati family
27:57down with you?
27:59My God.
28:02Do you still not understand
28:03why I arranged this marriage?
28:06I've overlooked your mistakes
28:07your entire life.
28:09But tonight,
28:10of all people,
28:12you chose to offend
28:13Commissioner Singlaire.
28:14The more Antonio spoke,
28:16the more agitated he became.
28:17By the end,
28:18he was practically
28:19shaking with rage.
28:20To be fair,
28:21there wasn't a single
28:22exaggeration in anything
28:23he said.
28:24And that wasn't even
28:25counting the fact
28:26that Vanessa had stolen
28:27my seat.
28:28Under Antonio's
28:28relentless scolding,
28:30Vincent finally began
28:31to understand.
28:32His voice became uncertain.
28:35Dad,
28:36are you saying
28:38her background
28:39is powerful enough
28:40that even the Morarati
28:41family can't afford
28:42to offend her?
28:43At that moment,
28:44the atmosphere in the hall
28:45completely changed.
28:46Every person present
28:47looked at me differently.
28:48The disbelief was gone.
28:50Only fear remained,
28:51especially Vanessa.
28:52She had retreated
28:53deep into the crowd.
28:54Her body trembled visibly.
28:56She couldn't even bring herself
28:57to look me in the eye.
28:58Mr. Morarati,
29:00you should be grateful
29:01your advisor
29:02didn't go any further.
29:07Otherwise,
29:08this wouldn't have ended
29:09with a simple investigation.
29:14Vincent's face was pale
29:15and his voice trembled.
29:17Commissioner Sinclair,
29:19I know I was wrong.
29:21I was blind.
29:24I underestimated you.
29:26What if we go through
29:27with the marriage?
29:28We can announce
29:29the engagement immediately.
29:30We can even hold the wedding
29:31as soon as you want.
29:32I curled my lips
29:33into a faint smile
29:34and looked at him meaningfully.
29:35Mr. Morarati,
29:38you're too late.
29:40You already rejected me once.
29:42Have you forgotten?
29:44My words struck him
29:45like a bolt of lightning.
29:46Seeing the state
29:47the Moretti family
29:48had fallen into,
29:49Antonio could only stand there
29:51and sigh heavily.
29:53Don Morarati,
29:54for my father's sake,
29:56I can consider letting
29:58the Morici family
29:59off the hook.
30:00But I have one condition.
30:02Antonio's eyes
30:03immediately lit up.
30:04Commissioner Sinclair,
30:06name it.
30:07If it saves the family,
30:08I'll do whatever it takes.
30:11Have you ever heard the saying,
30:13the one who tied the knot
30:15should be the one to untie?
30:18Victoria,
30:20what exactly are you saying?
30:22You want my father
30:23to disown me?
30:26I spread my hands
30:28and smiled.
30:29Mr. Morici,
30:31weren't you just begging me
30:32to spare your family?
30:37Now that I've offered
30:38a solution,
30:40suddenly you don't like it?
30:43My seat was stolen.
30:45Someone has to take
30:46responsibility.
30:48I paused.
30:51Given Ms. Russo's position,
30:54she's not important enough
30:55to carry the entire blame.
30:56my gaze settled on Vincent.
30:59But you
31:00are exactly the right person.
31:01My last sentence
31:02was intentionally directed
31:03at Antonio.
31:04It made my position clear,
31:06and it also left
31:07the Moretti family
31:08a way out.
31:08After all the people
31:09responsible for this mess
31:11were Vincent
31:11and Vanessa.
31:12Commissioner Sinclair,
31:14it will be done.
31:24Vincent tried to argue,
31:26tried to fight,
31:27but nothing he said
31:28mattered anymore.
31:29The disaster had begun
31:30with him.
31:30Only he could bring it
31:31to an end.
31:32As for Vanessa,
31:33the woman who had
31:34started everything,
31:35she was taken away
31:36by commission enforcers
31:37that very night.
31:38Considering what she had
31:39said to the presiding
31:40commissioner over the phone,
31:42it was unlikely she would
31:43ever be welcomed
31:44at another mafia gathering again.
31:46One year later,
31:47when I returned to New York
31:48on commission business,
31:49the name Vincent Moretti
31:50had all but disappeared
31:51from mafia circles.
31:55The annual
31:55five-family summit
31:57was my first public appearance
31:58since that night.
31:59I returned as
32:00Commissioner Sinclair.
32:01My entrance silenced
32:02the grand ballroom.
32:03Heads turned.
32:04Whispers rippled
32:04through the crowd
32:05like a wave.
32:06Commissioner Sinclair,
32:07the youngest in history.
32:09Five-family heads
32:10rose almost simultaneously.
32:11Their expressions
32:12a mix of
32:13of respect
32:13and calculated eagerness.
32:15Don Rossi
32:15of the Romano family
32:16approached first,
32:17offering a deep nod.
32:19Commissioner,
32:19it is an honor.
32:21Anything the commission needs,
32:23the Romano's stand ready.
32:24One by one,
32:25they vied for my attention.
32:26Compliments on my leadership,
32:28subtle offers of alliances,
32:29gifts presented
32:30with practiced humility.
32:31Even the usually stoic
32:33DeLucas smiled warmly.
32:34Power tasted different now.
32:35It wasn't the raw fear
32:37I'd seen that night.
32:37It was polished deference.
32:39I scanned the room casually,
32:40acknowledging each
32:41with a measured smile.
32:42Then my gaze landed
32:43near the entrance.
32:44A man in a plain black
32:45security uniform
32:46stood rigidly by the doors,
32:48earpiece in place.
32:49Vincent Moretti.
32:50His once sharp features
32:51were gaunt,
32:52eyes hollow.
32:53Our eyes met for a split second.
32:55He looked away first,
32:56jaw tight.
32:57Vanessa Russo slipped in
32:58on the arm of a minor
32:59associate from the outskirts.
33:01Her dress was flashy
33:02but cheap,
33:02makeup heavy
33:03to hide exhaustion.
33:04She clung to her new patron
33:05desperately,
33:06scanning the room
33:07until she spotted me.
33:08Her smile faltered.
33:09The ballroom glittered
33:11and every don in the room
33:12circled me like I was
33:13the only fixed star
33:14left in the sky.
33:15To the commissioner.
33:17To the woman
33:18who gutted three account houses
33:20in half a year.
33:21I smiled and said
33:22the right things.
33:23But I was watching
33:24the corner,
33:25where Vanessa stood
33:26with her champagne.
33:27I didn't hear what she
33:27whispered to the woman
33:28beside her.
33:29The photo hit all
33:30five families by morning.
33:31Me and an enforcer.
33:33Close, intimate, damning.
33:35I'd risen too fast,
33:36too impossibly,
33:37so they believed it.
33:38My assistant burst in
33:39at dawn, bloodless.
33:41Ma'am, we have a problem.
33:44What kind of problem?
33:46It's that look on your face.
33:47I glanced at the photo,
33:49lifted my coffee,
33:50blew across the surface.
33:51Oh, that's, that's all?
33:55Find out which machine made it.
33:58I want the name before tonight.
34:00I turned back to my documents.
34:01Somewhere across the city,
34:03Vanessa was toasting
34:04a victory she hadn't won.
34:05She always did celebrate early.
34:08Three days was all it took
34:10to trace the machine.
34:11The rest I handled
34:12the way I handle everything,
34:13cleanly.
34:14My enforcers were waiting
34:15outside Vanessa's apartment.
34:17They told me later how it went.
34:18The black-edged card on the table,
34:20her face draining.
34:24A gag order?
34:26Forging evidence
34:27against a commissioner.
34:29Framing the committee.
34:31You know where the last person
34:32was buried?
34:33He told me to do it!
34:34I don't know this woman!
34:36Nothing to do with me.
34:38They threw her out
34:39with her suitcase.
34:40The iron door sealed.
34:41After that,
34:42not one person
34:43answered her calls.
34:44That's the thing about people
34:46who buy their way up.
34:47The moment you stop being useful,
34:48you stop existing.
34:50Three months later,
34:51they brought me word
34:51of where she'd landed.
34:53A basement bar,
34:54neon,
34:54heels she couldn't afford,
34:55a drunk flicking a bill
34:57at her feet,
34:58telling her to dance.
34:59I read the report,
35:00then set it down.
35:02Leave her.
35:03Let her rot there.
35:07Antonio Moretti
35:08came to my estate himself,
35:10in my sitting room,
35:11hat in hand.
35:13The East Docks,
35:15three shipping lanes,
35:17all of it to Sinclair.
35:19If our families
35:20can go back
35:21to how things were.
35:23Don Moretti,
35:25it's been a long time
35:27since you begged
35:29anyone in person.
35:30My son made a mistake.
35:31Young men are foolish.
35:33Foolish.
35:35His advisor threw a stack
35:36of cash in my face,
35:38in front of 200 people.
35:41Told me to take the money
35:42and crawl.
35:45You call that foolish?
35:51A shattered mirror
35:53can't be made whole.
35:55Don Moretti,
35:58the night your son
35:59threw money at me,
36:01there stopped being anything
36:03at all between our families.
36:04See him out.
36:06He stood there
36:07a long moment,
36:08then walked out
36:09bent at the shoulders,
36:11one slow step at a time.
36:12Through the window,
36:13I watched the man
36:14who had ruled for 40 years
36:15finally look his age.