Chapter 186 Evil Gene Albert # Massino has been named the head of the Eastwood family for more than twenty years! He has been dutifully serving the Eastwood family. In return, the Eastwood family made him rich: by the time of his arrest, his fortune had exceeded $100 million. He and his family lived comfortably and well. However, the unexpected happened. Albert #Marcino turned out to be ungrateful, betraying the man who single-handedly supported him and made him the name he has today. He violated the ban on secrecy, which prohibits the disclosure of any information to the authorities.

One of the charges he was charged with was murder, but the fear of imprisonment was not enough to make him apostaly; Moreover, there is no death penalty under New York law, and no matter how long his sentence may be, the Eastwood family will be able to set him free in ten years, and they will even make sure that he has an easy one. He also knows how to deal with it.

In court, witnesses will give him perjury, and jurors will be bribed. Even after he has served a few years in prison, there are still people who prepare new materials for appeal, presenting new evidence to prove his innocence. There is a well-known precedent for this, when the Eastwood family took such a step after one of his men had served five years in prison. The man was released from prison, and the political axe paid him more than a million dollars in compensation for his "mistaken" imprisonment.

No! ~！ ~ Albert is not afraid of jail time. The real reason for his defection was that the federal political axe threatened to confiscate all of his property under the "Blackmailed and [***] Organization" bill passed by Congress to fight criminals. Albert couldn't bear to lose his and his children a palatial home in New Jersey, a luxury apartment in Florida, and a horse farm in Kentucky that had already bred three horses that had failed at the Kentucky Derby. Because of the infamous "blackmailed and [***] organization" law, which allows the political axe to confiscate the property of criminal offenders, stocks, bonds, and antique cars. Don #Eastwood was furious about the "blackmailed and [***] organization" bill, but he only said one thing: "The rich will regret concocting this bill, and one day, the political axe will arrest the entire Wall Street under this bill." ”

Out of foresight rather than luck, over the past few years, the Eastwood family has slowly alienated their old friend Albert #Massino. He was too flamboyant, which was not in keeping with the Eastwood tradition. The New York Times ran a story about his collection of antique cars, in which Albert #Massino, wearing an elegant peaked cap on his head, sat in a 1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, holding the steering wheel in his hand; The Kentucky Derby was televised, and Albert #Massino appeared on screen, whip in hand, eloquently about the intriguing aspects of the royal sport. At that time he was a wealthy carpet importer. The Eastwood family felt that he had gone too far and became wary of him.

While Albert #Marcino was haggling with the federal district attorney, it was his lawyer who reported the news to the Eastwood family. Don, who was in a semi-retired state, immediately took back power from his eldest son, Alfred. Such a situation must be handled by the veterans of Locketown.

This was followed by a family meeting. Among those present was Don #Eastwood, his three sons - Alfred, Fixio and Hammer, Sam was seriously ill at the time, Don was very sorry, but there was no shortage of experts in the family, and Tommy #Mitnick took Sam's place.

Albert's actions will indeed cause damage to the family system, but only grassroots organizations will suffer heavy losses. This traitor was able to provide valuable information, but lacked legally admissible evidence. Alfred suggested that they could always move their headquarters to another country if the worst could happen, but Don angrily rejected his suggestion. Where can they gain a foothold other than the United States? The United States gave them a fortune and was the most powerful country in the world after the war, which no one can deny, protecting its wealthy citizens.

Don often quotes: "It is better to spare a thousand than to kill one by mistake," and then adds: "What a beautiful country it is!" "The problem is that a comfortable life leads to a weak will. In Locketown, in San Bernardino, Albert simply had the guts to betray the apostasy and not even think of breaking the ban on secrecy. His own son would have killed him with his own hands. What's more, Tang still has a trump card in his hand, and he believes that as long as this trump card is dispatched, no one will dare to point fingers at the current family. However, even his sons didn't know about it, so Don forgave Alfred.

"I'm too old to live in a foreign country," Don said, "and I'm not going to let a traitor kick me out of my house." ”

In Don's eyes, Albert's problem may seem like a trivial matter, but it is a symptom that affects other people. There are still many people like him, who no longer adhere to the old rules that once helped them become rich and powerful. One of the Eastwood family's bosses in Louisiana, one in Chicago, and one in Tampa like to show off their wealth for the world to see. Then, once caught, these people do everything possible to escape punishment, but they do not know that the disaster is all caused by their own carelessness. They escaped punishment by violating secrecy and betraying their brothers. This cancer must be eradicated. This is Don's opinion. He now wanted to hear from others, though; After all, he's old, and there may be other solutions.

Alfred gave a brief account of what had happened. Marsino is haggling with the prosecutors of the political axe. He was willing to go to prison as long as the political axe promised not to apply the relevant provisions of the bill to him on the "blackmailed persons and [***] organizations", and as long as his wife and children continued to enjoy his wealth. Of course, he also tried not to go to jail, and if he did, he would have to testify in court against the people he had betrayed. He and his wife will be sheltered under the Witness Protection Program and will change status for the rest of their lives. He will also have a facelift. And his children will also live a rich and decent life. That's the deal.

Regardless of the number of flaws and mistakes of Massino himself, they agreed that he was a doting father. All three of his children were well educated. A son is graduating from Harvard Business School, a daughter, Isabella, runs a high-end cosmetics store on Fifth Avenue in New York, and a son works in the automotive industry for Mercedes. They deserve such good luck. They are real Americans, living in the American dream.

"So!" Don said, "Let's give Albert a letter so he can have a number in mind. He can betray anyone. Send them to prison or throw them to the bottom of the sea. But if he dared to say a word about the Eastwood family, his child would be doomed. ”

Tommy #Mitnick was silent for a moment and said, "Threats don't seem to scare people anymore." ”

"This threat comes straight from my mouth!" Don #Clint said, "He'll believe it. Do not make any promises to him personally. He'll understand. ”

Hammer spoke. "Once he is placed under the 'protection plan,' it is impossible for us to approach him at all."

Don asked Tommy with a smile and said, "What about you, my 'iron hammer', what do you think about this?" ”

Tommy #Mitnikner shrugged his shoulders and said, "After he testifies in court, they will put him under the 'protection plan' and we will definitely be able to approach him at that point." However, it will cause a great sensation and public attention. Is it worth it? So what can it change? ”。

Tang said: "The public attention and the sensation of public opinion are exactly what makes this thing worth trying. We will get our message across to the world. In fact, once you have to do it, you have to do it well. ”

Alfred said, "Let it be. Whatever Marcino says, it's unlikely that we'll be wiped out, Dad, your solution is a bit pre-emptive. ”

Tang pondered for a moment and said, "You are right. But what is the long-term solution? Life is full of uncertainties, and temporary solutions; Do you doubt that punishing Marcino will make an example? Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. But it's sure to scare some people. Without punishment, God could not have created a world. I will speak with Marcino's lawyer in person. He will understand what I mean and will convey my message. Marcino would have taken my word for sure. He paused. He sighed again, and continued, "After the trial is over, we will start to do this. ”

"And what about his wife?" Alfred asked.

"She's a good woman," Don said, "but her surname is too American." We cannot allow a grief-stricken widow to go around complaining about her pain and revealing some secrets. ”

For the first time, Fixio spoke: "What about Albert's children?" "Fixio is a true homicidal maniac.

"If we don't have to, we're not going to go on a killing spree. We are not the devil! Don #Clint said, "Besides, Massino never talks about himself to his children. Hopefully, the whole world will believe that he is a rider. Let him go to the bottom of the sea and ride his horse. Everyone was silent. Then, Tang said sadly, "Let those children go." We live in a country where there is no tradition of the son avenging his father. ”

The next day, Albert #Massino learned about Don from his lawyer. The expression of this information, the wording is very fancy. When Don and Barazzo's lawyer spoke face-to-face, Don expressed his desire that his old friend Albert #Massino retain only a good impression of the Eastwood family, who always defended the interests of their less fortunate friend. Don also told the lawyer that Massino did not have to worry about any danger to his children, that they were safe even on Fifth Avenue in New York, and that Don would personally vouch for their safety.

He! Tang Dynasty! It is clear that Massino loves his children very much; He also knew that the devils in prison, electric chairs, and hell could not frighten his brave friends, and the only concern was that his children would be harmed. "Tell him!" Tang said to the lawyer: "Me! Personally! Don #Clint #Eastwood! Guarantee that nothing will befall them. ”

The lawyer told his client Don's words word for word, and Marcino replied as follows: "To my friend, my dearest friend like a father, that I trust in his guarantee with infinite gratitude. Tell him that I have only the fondest memories of all the Eastwood family! These memories are too deep for me to mention them. I kissed his hand. ”

Immediately afterwards, Massino sang in front of the lawyer: "Tra-la-la-la......"; "I think we'd better go through the testimony again," he added, "and we don't want to implicate our good friends......"

"Okay." The lawyer said. He reported to Don afterwards.

Everything went smoothly as planned. Albert #Marcino violated confidentiality by testifying in court, sending countless subordinates to prison and even implicating a deputy mayor of New York City. But there is not a word about the Eastwood family. After the incident, Mr. and Mrs. Massino disappeared and were placed in the care of the Witness Protection Program.

Newspapers and television reports were in a state of euphoria, and the unstoppable mafia organization had been dismantled. Hundreds of photographs and television tracks documented prisoners being herded into prisons. About the Shaolin abbot of Marcy after the 80s!; Accompanied by photographs of him and his Rolls-Royce Silver car, his horses at the Kentucky Derby, and his staggering London fashion. It's really a life of extreme luxury.

Don tasked Tommy to find and punish the Marsinoes. "It's something that needs to be done to cause just as much of a sensation," Don said. We can't make them forget about Marcino. But it took Tommy nearly half a year to complete. Tang couldn't help but joke: "The protection plan of the political axe seems to be very strict!" ”

Franos remembers Marcino, who was a jovial, generous man who made a good impression on Franos. Franos went to Marcino's house with his father Tommy, because Madame Marcino cooked good Italian dishes, especially the dish made with garlic and herbs, and fried with cauliflower and macaroni, which Francos still remembers to this day. Franos grew up playing with the children of the Marsino family, and as a teenager, he even fell in love with his daughter, Isabella. After that wonderful Sunday, Isabella kept writing to him in college. While he was alone with Tommy, Franos said, "I don't want to do this. ”

His father looked at him and smiled sadly: "Fran! It happens all the time, and you have to get used to it. Otherwise, you won't be able to get a foothold. ”

Franos shook his head, still saying, "I can't do this. ”

Tommy sighed, and then he remembered his eldest son, Frank #Mitnick, if it wasn't for the decisive battle with the St. Alden family, which was too tragic, presumably Frans would not have done this, but no matter what, Tommy still loves Francos. "Well, I'll tell them that you're only involved in the planning of the operation. Let them send Thayer to do the specific work. ”

Tommy begins a thorough investigation. The Eastwood family used huge bribes to break through the defenses of the "witness protection program".

Mr. and Mrs. Massino changed their ID cards, birth certificates, social security numbers, marriage certificates and other documents, and their faces were also reshaped, changing their original appearance, making them look ten years younger. So they feel they can rest easy. However, they are not fully aware that their stature, posture, and voice still make them easy to recognize.

It's hard to break a person's old habits. One Saturday night, Albert #Massino and his wife drove to the small town of South Dakota, not far from their new home, to gamble at a small casino licensed by the local political axe. On the way back, Tommy #Mitnick and Thayer #Eastwood stopped them with six men. Thayer couldn't help but violate the prior arrangement and reveal his identity to the couple before pulling the trigger of the pistol.

There was no attempt to hide the body. Without taking anything of value, people concluded that it was a homicide caused by revenge, sending a message to the public. Newspaper and television propaganda is rife with righteous indignation. The authorities promised to bring the perpetrators to justice. In fact, the public outrage provoked by the murder seems to be enough to endanger the entire kingdom of Eastwood. However, Don still behaved as usual, watering the flowers and planting some small tomatoes in his own garden. He knew that he controlled the entire upper class, and only those who knew a little about the fur would suspect that the Eastwood family would be affected.

Tommy was forced to go into hiding in Locke Town for two years. Thayer became the family's number one hammer. Franos was named the Eastwood family's boss in Nevada. His refusal to participate in the murder of the Massinos has been documented. He doesn't have the temperament to be an iron hammer.

On the eve of Tommy's two-year retirement to Rock Town, Don #Eastwood and his son Alfred met him for the last time to see him off.

"I must apologize to you for my son!" Tommy said: "Franos is still young, and he will inevitably be sentimental. He was very fond of the Massino family. ”

"We love Albert too!" "He's my favorite person," Don said. ”

"Then why kill him?" Alfred asked, "It's not worth the trouble it causes." ”

Don #Eastwood gave him a stern look and said, "You can't live without rules!" Once you have power, you have to use it to enforce the law. Masino made a serious mistake. Tommy understands this, doesn't he, Tommy? ”。

"Of course I do! Don #Clint! Tommy said, "But you and I are old-fashioned. Our children don't understand. He paused, then continued, "I want to thank you for having Franos be the boss of Nevada after I'm gone." He won't let you down. ”

"I know that very well," said Don, "that I trust him as much as I trust you." He has a flexible mind and a soft heart, which is nothing more than a common problem of young people. It's good if it's been a long time. ”

A woman whose husband was on an errand in Rock County cooked dinner for them and waited on them all the time. She forgot to prepare a bowl of grated Rocques for Don, and Tommy went into the kitchen to get a grinder and put the bowl in front of Don. Tommy carefully grated the cheese and put it in a bowl, then watched Don stick the large silver spoon in his hand into the yellowed hill, scoop a spoonful into his mouth, and take a sip of the home-made wine. This is a man of courage and insight, Tommy thought to himself. In his seventies, he can still pronounce the death penalty on a sinner! You can still eat these very pure cheeses and drink this strong wine.

Tommy casually asked, "Is Theresa at home?" ”

"Her damn madness is back in action!" "She locked herself in the house, thank God, otherwise we wouldn't have had this dinner," Alfred said. ”

"Alas!" Tommy thought of his eldest son, who had hoped for reconciliation, and said, "I always thought she was going to get better. ”

"She's thinking too much!" "She loves her son Thayer too much," Don said. She refuses to accept the fact that the world is the world that is, and you are who you are. ”

Alfred asked fluently, "Tommy, what do you think of Thayer after this operation against Masino?" Isn't he guts? ”。

Tommy shrugged and didn't speak. Don snorted dissatisfied, staring at him sharply. "If you have anything to say, just say it!" "Alfred is his uncle, and I'm his grandfather," Don said. We are connected by blood and can evaluate each other. And you're a friend like my own brother. ”

Tommy put down his knife and fork and stared at Don and Alfred. He said with a little regret: "Thayer has a big bloody mouth. ”

In their world, it's a jargon that alludes to someone's cruelty and tyranny in the line of duty, exposing the side of the beast's surname. In the Eastwood family, this kind of behavior is absolutely forbidden!

When Alfred heard this, he leaned back, leaned back in his chair, and said, "My God." Hearing his son's exclamation, Don glared at him dissatisfied, then waved at Tommy, motioning for him to continue. Don doesn't seem surprised!

"He's a good student!" Tommy said: "It's a good surname, and it's strong, quick-moving, and quick-witted. But he took pleasure in killing. He had been entangled with Mr. and Mrs. Marcino for too long. He talked to them for ten minutes before killing the woman, and then another five minutes before shooting Masinoe. I don't approve of that! But more importantly, every minute counts when something will go wrong. When it comes to other things, his methods are also cruel and completely unnecessary! It's like going back to a bygone era, and hanging people with a meat hook was considered a smart move. I don't want to go into details. ”

Alfred said angrily, "It's because this idiot nephew is always wearing short-legged pants!" He's a goddamn idiot. And those damn cowboy hats. Where the hell did he get it from? ”。

Don humorously said, "This has to be asked of black people." Where the blacks got it, he got it from. When I was in Locketown, everybody wore a cowboy hat. Who knows what's going on? Who cares what it's all about? Now, you stop talking nonsense. I've also worn cowboy hats. This can be hereditary. Ever since he was a child, his mother had been instilling mess in his head. His mother should have remarried. The widow is like a spider, she spits out too much silk! ”。

Alfred said eagerly, "Still, he's done a great job. ”

"Better than Frans!" Tommy also knows how to speak tactfully: "Sometimes, though, I think he's as crazy as his mother. He paused and continued, "Sometimes I even get terrified of him. ”

Don took another bite of cheese and a sip of wine; "Alfred!" Don said, "Discipline your nephew and help him correct his mistakes." Otherwise, all the people in the family will be unlucky. But don't let him know, that's what I mean. He's too old, I'm too old to influence him! ”。

Both Tommy and Alfred knew there was a lie in this, but if Don was going to hide behind the scenes, he must have a point. At this moment, they heard footsteps overhead, someone coming downstairs. Theresa walked into the dining room.

Seeing that her madness was attacking, the three men couldn't help but panic a little. Her hair was unkempt, her face was wearing strange makeup, and her clothes were crumpled. To make matters worse, her mouth was open, but she couldn't say a word. She was very mechanical and swung her body and hands to express what she had to say. Her gestures are intimidating, yet vivid and expressive, more than words. She hated them, she wanted them to die, and she wanted their souls to be tormented by the fire of hell forever. They choke when they eat, go blind when they drink, and rot their penises when they share a bed with their wives. Then, she picked up Alfred and Tommy's plate and smashed it to pieces on the floor.

These were permitted, but, when she had her first seizure a few years ago, she smashed Don's plate to pieces, and Don ordered her to be arrested, locked in her own room, and sent to a special care center for three months. Even then, Don's reaction was to quickly put the lid on the cheese bowl as she kept spitting.

Suddenly, Theresa stopped, and became very quiet. She said to Tommy, "I'm here to say goodbye to you." I want you to die in Locketown. ”

Tommy felt extreme pity for Theresa. He stood up and said, "I'd rather die in Locke than come back and see you like this." She sneered and ran upstairs.

"Very touching!" Alfred said sarcastically, "I know about Frank, but you don't have to pamper her like that every month. He said this with a bit of bad intentions, but everyone knew that Theresa had long passed menopause, and the frequency of attacks was more than once a month.

Don seemed most indifferent to his daughter's illness, saying, "She'll get better, maybe she'll die, and if she can't, I'll send her away." ”

Then he said to Tommy, "I'll let you know when you'll be back from Locketown." Rest well, we are getting older day by day. But keep an eye out for recruiting some new people for your family. This is important. We must recruit reliable people who will not betray us, who abide by the rules of secrecy, unlike the rogue scoundrels of this country, who want to live comfortably but are not willing to pay any price. ”

The next day, Tommy had already left for Locketown, and Thayer was summoned to San Bernardino's mansion for the weekend. On the first day, George asked Thayer to stay with Theresa all the time. It was really touching to see them attached to each other, and with her mother, Thayer felt like a completely different person. He no longer wears weird-looking short-legged pants, and always walks around the house with his mother, or goes out to eat. He served his mother with great hospitality, like an eighteenth-century French knight. When his mother suddenly cried hysterically, he always held her in his arms, and her illness would not flare up. He and his mother often whispered and were very close.

For dinner, Thayer helped Theresa set the table, helped grind Don's cheese, and was always there for her in the kitchen. Theresa cooks Thayer's favorite dishes, stir-fried chicken wings with cauliflower, and roast lamb with salted pork and garlic.

Alfred is always amazed at the closeness of Don and Thayer! Thayer took good care of Don, scooping the chicken wings and cauliflower spoonful by spoon onto Don's plate, and then rubbing the large silver spoon of Occleus cheese. Thayer teased the old man and said, "Grandpa, if you get a new pair of teeth, we won't have to grind cheese for you." Today's dentists are skilled enough to implant steel bars in your jaw. It's a miracle. ”

Don's reply also smacked of ridicule: "I want my teeth to go with me to God, besides, I'm too old to withstand any miracles." There's no need for God to waste a miracle on an old antique like me, right? ”。

Theresa dressed up for her son's sake, revealing a bit of her youthful beauty. She seemed happy to see the father and son so close. Her usual worried look was gone.

Alfred was also satisfied. To his relief, his sister was in a good mood. She's no longer a big headache, and her cooking skills are much better. She no longer glared at him with reproachful eyes, and her madness would not attack for a while.

After Don and Theresa both went back to their rooms to rest, Alfred took Thayer to his private room. There is no telephone, no television, and no communication equipment from the other rooms. It also has a heavy door. There are two black leather couches and some black leather chairs with studs. There's also a whiskey cabinet and a small bar with rows of liquor and a glass shelf. There is a box of Havana cigars on the bar. Also, this room has no windows, like a small cave.

Thayer's face always showed a sly and funny look that people of his age should not have, which made Alfred feel very uneasy. Thayer's eyes always sparkled with an overly cunning light, and Alfred didn't like Thayer's overly burly figure.

Alfred mixed two glasses of wine and ordered himself a Havana cigar; "Thank God, you didn't wear those weird pants by your mother's side," he said, "why do you wear those pants?" ”

"I like it!" Thayer said, "And to get the attention of you, Uncle Fixio, and Uncle Hammer." He paused, then grinned mischievously, "Wearing them, I look longer." That's true, Alfred thought to himself, and he looked much more handsome in his shorts. His thick thighs look a little slender when they are set off by the pants, and once he doesn't wear these pants, the whole person looks weird and discordant.

"You shouldn't wear short-legged pants when you're out on a mission!" Alfred said, "You'll be easily recognized that way." ”

"Dead people can't speak!" "During the mission, I killed all the witnesses," Thayer said. ”

"Nephew, don't force your words!" Alfred said, "You're not clever enough to do that, and you're taking a lot of risks. Families don't want to take risks. One more thing, there are rumors that you have a bloody mouth. ”

For the first time, Thayer was angry. In an instant, he became vicious again. He put down his glass and asked, "Does Grandpa know about this?" Did he say that? ”。

"Don doesn't know about it!" Alfred lied. He's an expert at making up lies: "I'm not going to tell him. He loves you the most, and this will make him sad. But I have to tell you, don't wear those pants and don't get your mouth bloody. Sam is very sick and has retired! And now you are the number one hammer in the family, but you treat your work as a pleasure seeker. That would be too dangerous, and it would go against the rules of the family. ”

Thayer seemed to be deaf to Alfred's words. He was thinking about something when a smile came to his lips again. "Tommy must have told you." He said mildly.

"That's right!" Alfred replied simply, "Tommy is the best." We asked you to follow him just to let you learn the right way to work. Do you know why he's the best? Because he has a good heart, he never takes killing people as a way to have fun. ”

Dan couldn't hold back any longer. He burst out laughing, rolling first onto the couch and then onto the floor. Alfred stared at Thayer with a grim gaze, thinking that he was as insane as his mother. Thayer finally stood up, took a sip of wine, and said very happily, "You mean I have a bad heart!" ”。

"Yes!" Alfred said, "Even though you're my nephew, I know what you are. You quarrel with two people and kill them without the consent of your family. Don won't punish you, he won't even scold you. Next you fool around with a showgirl and, a year later, kill her too. It's because your surname came up for a while. You made her disappear too, and her body would not be found by the police. You think you're a clever little scoundrel, but the family has enough evidence to prove your guilt, even though you'll never be brought to court. ”

Thayer fell silent. It's not because I'm afraid, but I'm secretly calculating in my heart. "Do you know all this?"

"Yes!" "Still, you're his favorite grandson," said Alfred. He said don't pursue it, and said that you are still young, and you will learn well slowly. I don't want him to know that you have a bloody mouth and that he's old. You are his grandson, and your mother is his daughter, and this will break his heart. ”

Thayer laughed again and said, "Don has a kind heart. Tommy has a kind heart, Franos has a timid heart, and my mother has a broken heart. But I don't even have a heart? What about you, Uncle Alfred? Do you have a heart? ”

"Of course I have!" Alfred said, "I'm still tolerating you. ”

"So, it's just me, and I don't have a damn heart?" Thayer said: "I love my mother and my grandfather, but they both hate each other. The older I get, the less my grandfather loves me. You, Uncle Fick, and Hammer don't like me at all, even though we're related by blood. Do you think I don't know these things? Still, I love all of you, even if you don't think I'm as good as that damn Tommy #Mitnick. Do you think I don't even have a goddamn head? ”

Alfred was stunned by the impulsive words. What he said was the truth, and he couldn't help but be alert. "You misunderstood Don, he still loves you as much as ever. So did Fixio, Hammer, and me. Don't we treat you like our own family? Sure, Don was a little distant, but he was an old man. As for me, I'm just reminding you to keep yourself safe. What you're doing is dangerous, so you have to be careful. You can't get personal feelings involved. That would be devastating. ”

"Do Fick and Uncle Hammer know about these things?" Thayer asked.

"I don't know." George said. Another lie. Fixio spoke to George about Thayer. Hammer didn't talk about it, but Hammer was born with a penchant for killing. Even he didn't like to be around Thayer.

"What else do you think about my approach?" Thayer asked.

"No more!" Alfred said, "Don't dwell on this. I'm giving you some advice in my uncle's name. However, I have to say a few words to you based on my status in the family. Without the consent of the family, don't casually let people disappear or storm the corpse wilderness in the future. Did you hear me clearly? ”

"Hear me clearly!" Thayer said, "But I'm still the number one hammer in the family, right?" ”

"You always were until Tommy came back from vacation!" Alfred said: "It depends on your performance. ”

"I'll do what you want and have less fun with my work!" Thayer said, "Okay, right? He patted Alfred on the shoulder affectionately.

"Good!" Alfred said, "Take your mother out to dinner tomorrow night." Stay with her. Your grandfather will be glad you did that. ”

"No problem." Thayer said.

"Hammer has a restaurant nearby!" Alfred said, "You can take your mother there." ”

Thayer suddenly asked, "Has her condition deteriorated?" ”

Alfred shrugged. "She can't forget the past. She should have forgotten about the past, but she held on. Tang often said: 'The world is the world now, and you are the current you.' That's his mantra. But she was unwilling to face reality. ”； He hugged Thayer lovingly, and continued, "Well, just because we haven't talked about it. I've never liked to teach people. ”； As if he wasn't specially sent by Don to persuade Thayer.

On Monday morning, after Thayer left, Alfred reported the entire conversation to Don. Don sighed and said, "What a cute little boy he used to be. How did he become what he is today? ”

Alfred has a rare advantage. He always thinks and says whatever he wants to be, and even to his father, the great Don.

"He talked too much with his mother. He inherited evil elements in his blood. After saying that, the two of them were silent for a long time.

"What will happen to your grandson when Tommy comes back?" Alfred asked.

"Anyway, I think it's time for Tommy to step down!" "Thayer has a chance to get ahead, he's from the Eastwood family after all," Don said. Tommy goes to Nevada to work as a consultant for his boss's son. If necessary, he could be Thayer's guide. No one is better at it. The fire with the House of St. Alden is proof of this. But he should live out his old age in peace. ”

Alfred muttered, "Honorary hammer? ”； But Don pretended not to grasp Alfred's joke.

Don frowned and said to George, "You're going to take over my shift soon." Always remember that it is your duty to bring the Eastwood family into the legal society one day and prosper for generations to come. No matter how tough the choice is. It's not the right time, but keep that in mind! ”

With that, they went their separate ways. It wasn't until two years later, when the Massino murder case was obscured by a fog of bureaucracy, that Tommy returned from Locketown. This fog was created by the Eastwood family.

(To be continued)