Lake Palm Slum, Double Star Building.

The sky was drizzling, umbrellas were spread out on the wide front lawn, and the reporters with microphones were enthusiastic, as if they didn't care about the bad weather.

The TV station's OB truck is parked on the side of the road and will send today's groundbreaking ceremony to the whole city.

On the TV set of every house, you can see young people standing on the high platform, witnessing the upcoming changes in Palm Lake.

"Today is an extraordinary day, and it is also a day for Star City to open a new chapter."

Standing on the stage in a suit and leather shoes, Leo glanced back at the Twin Stars Building behind him, where the redevelopment of Palm Lake would begin.

"My father, my family, they all love this land, this city! It was once occupied by the Spaniards, then the Meadows of Mexico, where my ancestors bought the sawmill, and then countless dreaming gold prospectors, travelers, sailors and even captains, who came one after the other, dreaming of a bright future! ”

"The soldiers left the barracks, the peasants kept their fields, the servants left their masters, the workers threw their tools, the civil servants left their desks, and even the missionaries went out of the preaching houses...... The yearning for wealth and the pursuit of dreams make this land an adventure paradise for all! ”

"My father told me countless times about that glorious era, a time that has been passed down from generation to generation in the White family, like a succession of blood."

Leo said affectionately and in a low voice, and the small rain fell like cow hair.

There was silence, as if everyone could be heard breathing.

The rich and celebrities present, the high-ranking officials of the city hall, and the news reporters of major television stations could not help but recall the changes of the last century with Leo's words.

"Some people say that Star City has fallen, and others say that the city has lost its former dignity...... The Great Depression of a few years ago destroyed everything, and the residents of Star City who lived in this place lost their jobs, their families and families, and even their dignity as human beings! And so it still is! ”

"My father has said many times that he is ashamed! Because he tried and failed to save the city, he could only watch her go down...... I stand here today, in the name of my father, in the honor of the forefathers of the White family, to assure you that the future is tomorrow! Hope lies ahead! ”

Leo propped his hands on the podium, and every word was loud.

Warm applause rang out, and everyone present stood up one after another.

The camera camera transmitted this scene to thousands of households, the residents of Palm Lake who sat in the tavern to pass the time watching a football game, the poor people who lived in moldy and rotten old apartment buildings, and the homeless people who watched the big screen burn garbage for warmth......

Whether it is true or false, Leo at this moment has won everyone's admiration and appreciation.

The thunderous applause faded as Leo stepped off the stage, and his performance ended there.

The rest is left to Walter, a good man with genuine enthusiasm and good intentions, and the rest is all about the construction of Lake Palm and the resettlement of the residents.

Interestingly, however, Walter did not receive as much applause as Leo when he spoke of these practical and valuable things.

"If you run for mayor now, you will definitely be elected."

The driver for the day was Pierponte, the old butler teased.

"High-sounding hypocrisy always gets a full round of applause."

Leo shook his head and laughed at himself, leaning back on the back seat.

The ultimate goal of everything he did was to take charge of the city.

In fact, most of the efforts to rebuild Palm Lake are motivated by selfishness or profit.

From this point of view, it is true that he is not born with the qualifications and attributes to be a hero.

"But there's one thing that can't be argued, you and the White family really want to make this city a better place."

The wrinkles on Pierponte's face were huddled together, and his eyes were full of softness.

"The mercy of the superior is like the tears of a crocodile."

Leo skipped the disappointing topic, looked at the rain-covered car window, and whispered, "Go to the St. Louis cemetery." ”

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Saint-Louis cemetery, the resting place of the dead.

The cold air condensed into raindrops falling from the sky, like a huge curtain with countless crystal droplets of water strung together.

A black umbrella is opened, like a series of blooming flowers, sparsely gathered and converged.

The famous merchants of Star City had solemn expressions, black suits and small white flowers on their chests, and a deep and sad atmosphere permeated, as if everyone was sincerely remembering Frank Portinall, the dead leader of the underworld.

This is exactly his funeral, and the officiant is Frank's daughter.

Helena, dressed in a long black dress and with a plain face, stood silently in the cemetery listening to the priest recite the eulogy.

Two days ago, in the suburban villa area, the mafia and the triad engaged in a fierce firefight, and the scene was extremely hot and bloody.

The Scorpion submachine gun and the MP7 submachine gun fired at each other, and the M249 machine gun collided with the RPG-7 bazooka, which was like a skirmish, which frightened the Star City Police Department who received the alarm call.

Unfortunately, due to the ferocity of the fighting, both sides suffered heavy casualties and were almost completely annihilated.

And Frank Potinall was hit by a stray bullet in this gang fight and died on the spot.

The mafia is the local force of Star City, and it has been rooted in the city for many years, so compared to the triad that has not been gaining a foothold for a long time, it is naturally more connected and has more heritage.

The triad was hit hard by the anti-crime operation launched by the police department, but Frank Potinall, as the leader of the mafia, was able to get a decent funeral in the name of a legitimate businessman.

Originally, the leader of the underworld party still wanted to enter the political arena and take the opportunity to enter the upper class of society and become a qualified capitalist.

But unfortunately, before the goal was achieved, he fell on the road to success.

"Mourn, Helena, Frank will bless you in heaven."

A noblewoman with a sad face took Helena's hand and comforted her softly.

The daughter of the mafia, who experienced the pain of losing her father, nodded expressionlessly like those who had done before.

She watched as the expensive coffin was placed in the rectangular tomb, without any sadness in her eyes.

"May God forgive you as you forgive others. Man comes from dust and returns to dust, may your soul rest in Paradise, Amen. ”

The priest let go of the hand placed on the Bible, and Helena sprinkled a handful of dirt on the black coffin.

She stood in front of the cold tombstone, looking at the people who were gradually dispersing, and the corners of her mouth curled into a sneer.

As the boss of the mafia, where did Frank Potinall come from so many friends, the reason why the funeral was so vast was nothing more than his own status.

The outside world is waiting to see the emergence of a new leader of the mafia, the current underground forces in Star City are in a vacuum, it is difficult for the triad to make a comeback, and Martin Summers, who had a chance to compete, has long been cold.

And Helena, who is Frank's daughter, is likely to become the new leader, and it is said that she has already taken the 10,000-ton ship of the White family.

"You've never loved anyone, only your business and power, and now you don't even have a single person to shed tears for you."

Helena whispered, standing alone in the cemetery with a black umbrella.

Of the many people who came to mourn, there was probably not a single one who would really grieve Frank's death.

"Rest in peace, Father. Even though I don't love you, I will inherit your career. ”

Helena turned to leave, and a black car was waiting quietly on the side of the street at the entrance of the cemetery.