Chapter 195 Armageddon (I) Tang shrugged his shoulders, turned his head to Franos and said, "At that time, my son was very young, and none of them were thirty years old. I don't want them to waste their lives in a big duel. Don # St. Alden had six sons, but he saw them not so much as sons as warriors. Jason #St. Alden was the boss and worked with our old friend Edward #Boeing, and at this time, the St. Alden family owned half of the Boeing company. Jason was the most outstanding of the six sons, and he was the only one who realized that living in harmony was the best solution for all of us. But the old man and his five other sons were murderous.

"I didn't want to have a bloody war at the time. I need time to get the point out and make them realize that my suggestion is valid. I gave them all the drug business, and they gave me all the arms business. I'm going to get half of their ownership of Boeing, and in exchange they're going to get their hands on the entire drug* business in the Americas, which is a dirty business that requires resolute violence. This is a very practical suggestion. There is much more money to be made from dealing in drugs*, and it does not involve a long-term strategy.

"A dirty industry with a lot of business work to do. All this will make the Saint-Alden family stronger and stronger. I want the Eastwood family to control the entire arms industry, which is not as dangerous as the drug industry, and not as profitable, but if it is run properly, it will be more profitable in the long run. This will make the Eastwood family even stronger. I always wanted to finally be a member of the upper class, where arms could be a legitimate source of wealth, without having to take risks every day or engage in any despicable deeds. Time has proven me right in this matter.

"It's a pity that the St. Alden family wants everything. Everything!! Then think about it, Fran! How dangerous it was for all of us. At that time, the FBI already knew that there were two families and were still working with each other. With its financial and technical means, the American political axe has destroyed many families, and the barriers to attack and defend the alliance are about to collapse.

"Young people born in what is now the United States, in order to avoid disaster, prefer to cooperate with the authorities! Thankfully, I founded Locke Town, and recruited new people from there to be my warriors.

"The only thing I don't understand is how a woman can cause such a big problem. My daughter, Theresa, was eighteen years old at the time. How did she get hooked on Jason #St. Alden? She said they were like Romeo and Juliet. I don't want to know about Romeo and Juliet! When I learned about this, I was so frightened that I shrank back. I renegotiated with the Saint-Alden family and lowered the requirements so that the two families could coexist. But, they are too stupid to see this as a sign of weakness. Thus, the whole tragedy began, and it lasted for more than thirty years. ”

Don stopped at this point.

Alfred drank a glass of wine, ate a slice of bread, a slice of cream cheese, and stood behind Don.

"Why do you say that today?" Alfred asked.

"Because my wonderful nephew is anxious to find out how his father died, we must dispel his suspicions about us." Don said.

"I didn't doubt you, Don." Franos said.

"Everyone, can doubt everything, this is the natural surname of man. But let me move on. ”

Don said: "Theresa is still very young and does not understand the state of the world. At first, both families were against this family business, and she was very sad. But she didn't know why. So, she decided to screw everyone together, believing that love conquers all, she later told me. She was genuine. She brought light into my life. After the death of your godmother, Mona, I never remarried, because I couldn't bear to share Theresa with a stranger. I never refused any of her requests and had high hopes for her future. But to marry someone from the House of St. Alden is something I can't tolerate. I forbid this marriage. I was also young at the time. I think my children will obey my commands.

"I want her to go to college and marry someone from another world. Alfred, Fixio, and Hammer still have to help me through this life, and I need their help. But I hope their children can escape into a better world as well. And my youngest son, Sheld. With that, Don pointed to the photograph on the mantelpiece in his private room.

Franos never looked closely at the photograph and did not know its origin. It's a picture of a young man of seventeen or eighteen years old, who looks a lot like Theresa, only more gentle, grayer-eyed, and more alert. A face that looks very energetic.

In this windowless room, the air makes the cigar smoke even more choking.

Alfred lit a huge Havana cigar cigarette for Don.

Don #Eastwood spat out a puff of smoke and said, "I love Sheld, even more than Theresa." He's better than most people. He has received a scholarship from the university. He is promising. But he was also too naïve. ”

Hammer chimed in, saying, "He lacks the alertness of living in the city. None of us will go. It won't be like him, and there is no one to protect. ”

Alfred picked up the conversation and said, "Theresa and Jason #St. Alden stayed at that Comack Motel. Theresa came up with the idea that if Jason and Sheldt had a talk, they might be able to bring the two families together. He called Sheld, who went to the hotel without saying a word to anyone. The three of them discuss strategies, and Shelder always refers to Theresa as Lisa. The last two words he said to her were: 'All will be fine, Lisa. Daddy will listen to me. ’”

However, Shelder never spoke to his father. Misfortune struck, and two of St. Alden's brothers, Salas and Goffey, were under protective surveillance of their older brother Jason.

The two brothers of the St. #Alden family are two extreme paranoiacs, who suspect that Theresa is trying to lure their brother into a trap. At the very least, to lure him into marrying her, in order to weaken the power of the two of them in their own home. And Theresa was so aggressive and fearless that she had to marry their brother, which also annoyed them. She even ignores her own father, the great Don #Eastwood, who wants to do anything!!

As Sheld's departure from the motoiser hotel, the brothers set a trap on the Moses Highway and beat him to death as soon as they recognized him. They took his wallet and watch in order to look like a robbery. This best represents the psychology of the Saint-Alden family, who acted with great ferocity.

But Don #Eastwood wasn't fooled for a moment. However, Jason #St. Alden came to the wake unprepared and unarmed, and he asked to meet Don alone.

"Don #Eastwood, I'm almost as sad as you are. If you think the Saint-Alden family is responsible, I'll leave my last name to you. I talked to my father, and he didn't give such an order. He entrusted me to say to you that he would reconsider all your proposals. He allowed me to marry your daughter. Jason said.

Theresa had already come over and grabbed Jason's arm, and there was a pitiful look on her face, and Don relented for a while. Sadness and horror add a kind of pathetic beauty to her. Her eyes were a little frightened, and the tears were dark and bright, and her face showed a look of horror.

She looked away from Don and looked at Jason #St. Alden affectionately, Don couldn't help but feel pity, this was one of the few times in his life, how could he bear to bring sorrow to such a beautiful daughter?

Theresa said to her father, "Jason is shocked, you might think his family has something to do with it. I know it has nothing to do with them. Jason assured me that his family was willing to make a deal. ”

Don #Eastwood had already convicted the St. Alden family of killing his son. He doesn't need any evidence, but mercy is another matter.

"I believe in you and agree to your marriage." Don said.

Don does believe that Jason is innocent, even though it doesn't matter.

"Theresa, I will allow you to get married, but not in this house, and no one from my family will attend the wedding. Jason, tell your father that after the wedding, we'll sit down and get down to business. Don said.

Jason was a little excited and said, "Thank you, I understand." The wedding took place at our Palm Springs mansion. Within a month, all the people in my family will arrive, and the people in your family will be invited. If you refuse to come, that's your business. ”

Tang was a little angry, pointed to the coffin and said, "Is this just happening so urgent?" ”。

At this moment, Theresa fell into Don's arms. Don could feel her horror. She whispered to Tang, "I'm pregnant. ”

"Ahh Don nodded and smiled at Jason #St. Alden.

Theresa whispered again, "I'll give him Sheld's name." He will be exactly like Sheld. ”

Don patted her hair gently, kissed her cheek, and said, "Good." But I still can't attend the wedding. ”

At this time, Theresa plucked up her courage again and said, "Dad, there has to be someone." Someone has to give me to the bridegroom. ”

Don turned to Tommy, who was standing next to him, and said, "Tommy will be attending the wedding on behalf of the family." He's my brother and loves to dance. Tommy, you give your niece to the groom, and then you can dance and jump to the bottom of the sea. ”

Tommy leaned over and kissed Theresa on the cheek and said, "I'll go!" I love to dance! ”

Theresa raised her eyes gratefully and threw herself into his arms.

A month later, Tommy #Mitnick flew from Las Vegas to Palm Springs for his wedding. During that month, he spent the month with Don #Eastwood at the San Bernardino mansion, talking to Alfred, Fixio, and Hammer again and again.

Don made it clear that Tommy would be in charge of the operation. The order given by Tommy, whatever it may be, must be taken as an order of Don himself.

Only Vincent dared to raise objections to Don, saying, "What if the Saint-Alden family hadn't killed Sheld?" ”。

"It doesn't matter, but this incident shows their stupidity and will put us in danger in the future," Don said. We'll have to fight them at another time. Of course they are guilty. I wish it was a murder. If the Saint-Alden family is innocent, then we can only assume that there is a betrayal of destiny. Which one do you believe? ”

It was the first time Tommy had been following Don for so long and seeing him a little upset. He stayed in the mansion and ate very little, but drank more, which was not normal for him. He took Sheld's framed picture into his bedroom and left it for days.

On the final day, Don meets Tommy alone.

"Tommy! This is a very tricky operation. There may be a situation where the question arises – whether to leave Jason #St. Alden alive. No! But don't let anyone know that this is my order. This matter must be held accountable by you, not by me, nor by Alfred, Fixio, or Hammer. Are you willing to bear the blame? ”。

"Yes, you don't want your daughter to hate you and accuse you, or hate her brother and accuse her of being a brother." Tommy said.

"There could be a situation that could endanger Theresa." Tang nodded and said.

"Yes." Tommy said.

Tang sighed and said, "Do everything possible to protect my child, you must make the final decision." But I never ordered you to kill Jason #St. Alden. ”

"If Theresa finds out it'......," Tommy asked.

Don stared at Tommy with a glaring eye and said, "She's my daughter, Sheld's sister." She will never betray us. ”……

St. Alden's Mansion in Palm Springs has only three floors and more than forty rooms.

The house was built in the Spanish style in order to harmonize with the surrounding desert, and the house is surrounded by a redstone wall that separates it from the large desert. In addition to residences, there is also a large swimming pool, a tennis court, and a bocce court.

On the day of the wedding, a large picnic pit was dug in the lawn, an orchestra pit was built for the band, and a plank dance floor was built for the guests. Around the dance floor are rectangular feast tables. Next to the bronze gate of the compound, three large trucks serving food and wine are parked.

Early Saturday morning, Tommy arrived with a box of wedding dresses.

He lived in a room on the second floor, and the golden sunlight shining through the window over the desert was beautiful.

In half an hour, the wedding will take place at the Palm Springs Chapel.

The religious service will begin around noon. At that time, the guests will return to the mansion to celebrate.

With a knock on the door, Jason #St. Alden walked in, his face beaming and hugging Tommy hard. He had not yet put on his wedding dress, but was wearing a pair of white baggy pants and an off-white shirt, and he looked very handsome. He shook Tommy's hands and said cordially, although Tommy was not a relative of the Eastwood family, he was a figure of the same age as Don.

"It's great to have you here! Lisa is very excited, you are going to hand her over to me. Before it all began, my father wanted to meet you. Jason said.

Jason grabbed Tommy's hand, took his arm, and led him to the first floor, through a long corridor, to Don #St. Alden's room.

Don #St. Alden was lying on the bed in a blue cloth pajamas. He's a lot older than Don #Eastwood, but his eyes are just as sharp, and he always listens attentively. His head was round as a ball and he was bald.

He motioned for Tommy to come closer, and stretched out his arms so that Tommy could hug him.

"You're so good at coming! I'm counting on you to help us both hug each other, just like we just embraced. You are our indispensable angel of peace. God bless you. God bless you. As he spoke, the old man lay back on the bed, closed his eyes, and muttered to himself, "How happy I am today!" ”

There was a nurse in the room, a strong, middle-aged woman. Jason introduced that she was a distant relative of his.

The nurse whispered that it was time for them to go, and that Old Don was conserving his strength and preparing for the wedding at a later date.

Tommy thought for a moment, "Obviously, Don #St. Alden doesn't have many days to live." When the time comes, Jason will become the head of the family. Maybe the problem can still be solved. But Don #Eastwood will never tolerate his son Sheld's murder for nothing, and there will never be a real reconciliation between the two families. In any case, Don gave himself clear instructions. ”

Meanwhile, two St. Alden brothers, Salas and Guffy, are searching Tommy's room for weapons and communications equipment, and even Tommy's rented car has been thoroughly inspected.

The Saint-Alden family made a big deal about their prince's wedding.

The courtyard is littered with large woven baskets filled with exotic flowers. On the brightly coloured gazebo, bar guys pour champagne for guests. A playful clown dressed in medieval costume plays tricks on children, and music is heard from a series of loudspeakers in the courtyard. Each guest received a $20,000 digital lottery ticket that could be drawn at a later date.

The manicured lawn is dotted with colorful tents to protect guests from the heat. There are green tents on the dance floor and red tents on the orchestra pit. A blue tent was set up on the tennis court, which contained wedding gifts, including a silver-grey Mercedes-Benz car given to the bride by Don #St. Alden himself, and a small Boeing private jet for the groom.

The chapel ceremony was brief, and the guests returned to the compound of the St. Alden house to find the band playing. Their tent was set up with food tables and three pub drink stations, one decorated with a hunter chasing a wild beast, and the other filled with tall glasses containing tropical juice drinks.

After the grand celebration, in the evening of the same day, a large truck with the words "Wine and Food Service" written on the gang in golden paint rumbled to the door of the St. Alden family compound.

(To be continued)