SYNOPSIS

The word “mafia” was taken from the Sicilian adjective mafiusu. In the 19th century, this term was used to describe an ambiguous, arrogant, fearless person; but also to refer to someone who is entrepreneurial, proud, courageous, daring, who was recognized for his own merits, qualities or talents, and, above all, for the supremacy of blood.

Meanings aside, it was in mid-1865, in Sicily, that the term “mafia” was first used to describe a criminal association with ramifications in the local government.

There are those who argue that these organizations have medieval origins, that their members were farmers and small landowners who came together to defend their goods from feudal lords; and some argue that the mafia emerged from the union of peasants in order to protect their lands from foreign invasions.

Regardless of the origin, it is certain that “mafia” is used to designate a criminal organization that uses unscrupulous means to defend its assets and, mainly, its people; and those requesting protection are required to pay taxes under pain of harsh reprisals.

Although the word "mafia" is derived from a Sicilian adjective, the term is not exclusive to Sicily. Italy is the country of origin of the various mafia organizations, the best known being the Cosa Nostra, which are the Sicilian buggiardos, the Camorra de Napoli, the Ndrangheta of Calabria, and the bloodthirsty Società Foggiana.

But it was in Vennidit, the birthplace of the most feared families in the mafia, and believe me, no organization was as feared and respected as the "Titolari dei segreti"
Anyone can wield a weapon and impose themselves on the other by force, but only those who know what everyone is trying to hide are able to make their knees voluntarily bend.
Men bow to arms, but governments bow to men's secrets.

My name is my legacy. I'm Ricardo Venni, the heir to the mafia.

VENNI - HEIR TO VENGEANCE

The surveillance cameras, from Ellie's house, are connected to my phone, any unusual movement comes to me first hand. 


Like a crazy stalker, I see her in her sleep, silently approve or disapprove of her clothing choices, I know when she is sad, I have seen each of her nights crying on the pillow. 


Jullius was right as always, I was chased by a strange car in Umbria when I was following another track. And to every Vitto man I took, he responded with reprisals to me or the families. I tortured them to death, but when I arrived at the place indicated by them, Vitto was already gone. 


Someone blew up Isolda Venni, while he was anchored waiting for my arrival, if it was for me, he failed, but I believe he just wanted to annoy me, Vitto knew what Isolda meant to me. 


He was playing cat and mouse, sabotaging family business in Italy, but I was his target, he was trying to play with my emotions. I avoided contacting Ellie or Genna. I just said what was needed safely and quickly. 


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