My Addiction: Married to the Mob: Fighting for Freedom Update

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Married to the Mob: Fighting for Freedom Update

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“As you can see, I am in need of a group of men and women who can help me with the protection of my family and distribution of product,” said my potential client, Amun Cairo. He was tall, handsome and smooth, but with an underlying current of inherent evil. Normally, I’d feel comfortable with him because I was a man of power and also inherently evil, but everything about the man put me on edge. The difference between the two of us was that I had conscience. Amun did not. “I do not have the man power to do all I need to do, Mr. Cullen. You are a man of amazing resources, all at your fingertips. I would love to go into business with you. Your notoriety? It’s limitless.”

I read over his proposal, seeing the flaws in his plan. “Thank you for the compliment, Amun and I can see that you are struggling with recruiting men to sell your ‘product’, Amun. You’re in a unique position, that’s for certain.”

“Agreed, Mr. Cullen. Will you help me? Help my family?” he asked, his teeth blindingly white against his mocha-colored skin. “It would mean the world to me, to my children, to my family.”

“I need to discuss this with my men and do some further research before I can commit resources, weaponry and the large army you’re requesting,” I answered, taking off my glasses. “I’m grateful that you came to me for your needs, but we have to do our due diligence before agreeing to going into business with you.” Amun’s smile faltered momentarily. I stood up, holding out my hand. “It was a pleasure to meet you, Amun. I’ll be in touch.”

“Soon, I hope,” he answered, shaking my hand and trying to crush it with his own.

Jasper appeared out of nowhere, escorting Amun out of my office and I sat back down, scowling at his proposal. Amun Cairo dealt with everything that I was morally opposed – drugs, human trafficking and sex slaves. I pushed the proposal away, my nose wrinkled. “I’m guessing we’re not going into business with Mr. Creepy?” Jasper asked, sitting down across from me.

“We should check him out, even if to see if he’s a potential threat for us,” I said. “His home base is in Atlanta, but he’s looking to expand up north, to Chicago, New York and west to Los Angeles. He’s got a dynamic personality and natural ability to lead but doesn’t trust easily. I’m surprised that he even reached out to the consortium. Why didn’t he reach out locally first?”

“Maybe because he doesn’t have any allies down in Atlanta?” Jasper suggested.

“Possibly. Or, he’s so brutal that his reputation is that of a tyrant,” I offered.

“I wouldn’t put it past him. He sells women,” Jasper growled. “What an asshole.”

“He’s trying to expand too quickly and that’s why he needs our help,” I said, flipping through his proposal again. “His own men don’t trust him. At least, that’s what I’m garnering from this report. Why should I send down my men to be killed in this guy’s turf war? For something that I don’t agree with? Yeah. It’s not gonna happen.”

“For now, we’re doing fine with weaponry and technology. Not as lucrative as in years past, but still kicking ass and taking names,” Jasper nodded. “Emmett, though, is expanding the legit business. He’s been named one of the rising stars in Chicago for his work in flipping run-down condos and neighborhoods. Jimmy’s old place? The hottest spot in Ravenswood. It’s like a hipster Mecca.”

“That means that my wife is featured, too,” I grinned. Emmett provided the capital and Bella was the design eye since my brother was completely color blind. She did that, along with working with human resources for our company. For the consortium? She acted as therapist to men and women in my organization. She’d worked wonders for Felix, who was still reeling from the loss of Demetri in a blitz attack by Royce and Stephan. He’s better and is able to be an active member of the team, but he misses his best friend and brother in arms. My loving, compassionate wife helped him cope with that loss. She now had another protector and close friend.

“She is in the article, too,” Jasper chuckled. “Your mom bought as many Chicago magazines as she could. Emmett’s on the cover! Bella’s picture is inside. She looks radiant.”

“Of course, she does. She’s pregnant with my baby,” I smirked.