"Days have turned into weeks, weeks have turned into a month, and certainly, months have turned into years, but here you are coming to us for help? What gives you the audacity to ask for help when you have been avoiding us" Carl had seen this coming.
It had been almost a year, and he hadn't visited the godfathers, nor had he sent a text to any of them.
"I understand your annoyance with me, but I am here for what's best for business" Carl was hoping they would see through these minor faults and come to terms with his plan.
"And what are you talking about?"
"Tina has been president for too long now, and I hurt me to know that she has been handling that seat in a way that pleases only her. She hasn't come to pay homage to any of you, nor has she directly given any of you funds to finance yourself and the family. This is outrightly preposterous."