The Last Letter from the Maestro
Chapter 10 The Last Letter from the Maestro

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THE LOSS IS SO NEEMBAKAS

The killing of Amare means one less pest in a business struggle in Brooklyn, Terry Jonne, who had been playing an active role in the pest crackdown that gave Chicago's criminal syndicate a headache, took over the area under the name of one of the small boss' heads.

Jonne's family was originally just a newcomer. Paving a new way for the crime syndicates that were already in power in Chicago, Jonne opened a laundry business that brought good benefits to both himself and the perpetrators of illegal businesses in Chicago.

Terry Jonne never escaped the pursuit of law enforcement, customs and taxes. He was also often in and out of prison, but there was never a word of deterrence in his life.

The picture of an indiscriminate criminal, making his figure known as a rude and vile man.

However, the figure that was now sitting in front of the four young men was far from being said to be a high-class criminal.

" What do you guys think, to the point of making such a dumb-ass face ?" terry asked with a warm smile looking at the four youths who arrived just a moment ago.

" Ah, that.. Anu's.. You look so energetic at an age that is no longer young." Helio said stuttering.

Richard who heard the words of his second sister looked at Helio with a surprised face.

" Hey keep talking, you forgot who he is ? We could die if you were careless like that" Richard said in a whispering voice.

" Sister are we going to be okay" said Alessio as he gently nudged Helio's arm.

Terry smiled as he looked at the four young men whispering to each other with agitated faces, "Geez, kids. I didn't eat you, so relax. Don't be tense like that "he said.

" Anu.. We don't know why we're here" Richard said.

" Ah, that's because Lucas left you to me. Jesus, the old man, when I was this old, " said Terry with a small smile, but his tone sounded so sad.

" Maybe right now you can still move as usual, but I'm not sure it will be until when it happens. Lucas' condition is getting worse, plus there are some newcomers who are trying to take over and some of his business" Terry said.

Richard frowned confusedly, "Wait uncle, so you mean papa is Mafia ?" ask Richard with doubt.

Terry nodded softly, "Yes that way, he is my friend and co-worker. "

Richard was silent, actually he had expected it from the moment he heard the story of Lucas that felt so close to Terry. It is impossible that they are not in the same camp. But hearing it directly like that still left him shocked.

" But if I appeal to myself, you could say Lucas is cleaner. I've never sorted out a job, as long as it's producing the coffers of money I'll take it. But Lucas was not like that, when the prohibition period in the alcohol and drug business was in decline, many business people like us turned to a much dirtier business" said Terry, " The trafficking of organs and humans became a shortcut to luxury, but Lucas never took it even when the opportunity came to him. "

Allano was unable to hide his disgusted expression when he heard that, he could not imagine how humans could do such a fleeting thing.

Terry who saw the child's expression smiled slightly, "It's nothing, we even kill each other for a bag of money" Terry said.

" I hope you'll get used to this, I'm so proud of how Lucas protected you that he never once smelled the fishy stench of blood from our wild fight. " terry said with pride.

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" Boss, the person you're looking for lives in a slum in the Ohio area. According to the latest information, it looks like the woman is seriously ill and may not have much time left" said one of Terry's men.

After the four young men left, Terry immediately received a report about the person he and Lucas had been looking for.

But it seems that even to the end Lucas was unable to meet the figure again, because an hour ago news of Lucas' death reached his ears.

" How can you leave those four boys to me, man.

Two hours earlier..

The ICU room was so crowded that night, after this afternoon a VIP patient there was in critical condition.

The patient went back to cardiac arrest, even the stiffness of his body made him look like a corpse. The patient was Lucas.

After struggling for over 4 years, he finally died carrying so many regrets.

" You should have lasted a little longer, I've found your sister.. Buddy." said Terry with a disappointed voice while staring at a piece of a picture of himself with Lucas.

That night Terry spent his time weeping for his friend longer, spending his time in memory of his best friend much longer, because in the future he would bury the memory with his body to rot in the ground.

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" From here on, I'll replace Lucas to accompany you to tell stories" Terry said with a warm smile again.

The four young men looked at Terry confusedly, the old man's eyes red and swollen, as well as his raucous voice very different from Terry's figure the day before.

" But we have to go to the hospital to see papa" said Alessio with a confused face.

Terry smiled sadly, he looked at the four young men with dim eyes.

" I'll take you to him, but for now stay here, things are a little messy out there" Terry said in a stern tone of voice.

Richard and his three younger siblings inevitably nodded in agreement, they stayed at Terry's residence for some time without knowing if a grief awaited them.

Richard let out a long sigh, he was confused looking for the right excuse for his boss at work. Helio and two others, Allano and Alessio.

But Terry said he would replace Lucas to tell the story, and Terry knows all about Lucas and his family.

Although they were close but still it was a little strange.

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Tbc..